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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Enable the cookie secure-bit setting - avoid using cookies to hold sensitive data - block third-party cookies will prevent ______






2. The unauthorized modification of the data stored within a cookie






3. A scripting language - developed by Netscape to perform client-side web development






4. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






5. Target for trojans and viruses - used to transfer stolen/pirated data - unintentional disclosure of data are risks associated with






6. Protocols in this layer NNTP






7. Key functionality (how the application works) is identified and an application diagram developed in this phase of threat modeling






8. P2P stands for...






9. An attack that occurs when malicious code is injected into a web site - where it is downloaded and executed by other users






10. Cause of open SMTP relays






11. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






12. COTS stands for






13. Enticing a user to execute malicious code stored on a web server (i.e. via hyperlink in an email)






14. Scripting languages - developed by Microsoft to allow developers to extend and reuse web functionality






15. Used by java to verify the code for a list of predetermined insecurities






16. Phases of threat modeling






17. Tools used to capture packets of data off a network and allow viewing of contents






18. Phase of threat modeling that reviews application ingress and egress data flow and trust boundaries






19. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






20. OSI layer that relates to the physical connection of two devices (i.e. RS-232






21. OSI layer responsible for end-to-end connections and reliability (i.e. TCP






22. IP address exposure - download of worm/viruses circumventing the firewall - no way to track improper communication - messages in clear text are risks associated with






23. Attackers sniff network traffic and capture a cookie download or gain access to a computer and view locally stored cookie






24. A programming language - developed by Sun - used to make small applications (applets) for the Internet and stand alone programs






25. Ensure data input is validated - encode user supplied data - don't click on unknown hyperlinks - implement restrictive web browser security zones are preventative measures against






26. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






27. Type - length - format - range






28. Area of the memory where dynamically allocated variables are stored






29. The application is reviewed and specific vulnerabilities are documented in this phase of threat modeling






30. OSI layer 2 - verify the connection between two devices is intact (i.e. physical addressing)






31. OSI model layers






32. Attack that occurs when a user navigates to a web site and hostile content is automatically downloaded and executed






33. Sensitive information stored within a cookie that is obtained by unauthorized users






34. Have a timeout value - are not deleted when the user closes their web brower - used to store user preferences and information about the use connection






35. Number one safeguard against buffer overflow - XSS - data injection - and DoS attacks






36. OSI layer that establishes - manages and terminates the connections between the local and remote application






37. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






38. Small text files downloaded and stored on a user's computer that contain information about the user's session and preferences






39. Deleted when the user closes their web browser - can contain authentication-related information






40. A named collection of Web sites that can be assigned a specific security level






41. More data is put into a buffer than it was designed to hold - can be caused deliberately by hackers to run malicious code






42. Server misused to forward spam - DoS conditions - damage to brand - blacklist on spam sites are risks associated with






43. OSI layer that provides the means to transfer data between network entities and detect/correct errors that may occur in the physical layer






44. A method of code signing - allows developers to obtain digital certificate generated by a certificate authority and digitally sign ActiveX controls






45. Threats to defined security objects are identified using knowledge gained during application decomposition in this phase of threat modeling






46. OSI layer responsible for path determination and logical addressing - routers operate at this layer






47. OSI layer that provides transparent transfer of data between end users






48. Enforce application software restrictions - virus scan all files - restrict folders shared by other P2P clients are safeguards for






49. ARP stands for...






50. Process to identify and assess a system's security risks







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