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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






3. Cause of open SMTP relays






4. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






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






10. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






15. OSI layer responsible for data representation and encryption (MIME






16. Type - length - format - range






17. Phases of threat modeling






18. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






29. ARP stands for...






30. Can leave the sandbox and obtain access to client resources






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






32. A microsoft created technology that enables software applications to share and reuse software components - maybe used to access files on local system or system registry






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






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






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






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






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






38. Three main cookie types






39. Attacks targeting buffer overflow and cross-site scripting attack this OSI layer






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






41. XSS stands for






42. OSI model layers






43. This layer formats and encrypts data to be sent across a network - providing freedom from compatibility problems - sometimes called the syntax layer






44. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






47. Malicious code stored in a web application that is downloaded and executed without the user's knowledge






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






49. Protocols used in this layer - IP






50. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer