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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






5. Allow an attacker to intercept and modifiy data sent between two network devices - hijacking of network communications - attacks data link layer






6. XSS stands for






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






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






9. Used by java and javascript to isolate executing code in a reserved area of memory to limit damage of malicious code






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






11. Three main cookie types






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






13. 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






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






15. COTS stands for






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






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






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






19. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






20. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






21. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






22. Each client is a peer and serves each other client on the network - requires client application and appropriate open network ports to operate






23. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






24. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






26. 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






27. 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






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






29. OSI layer defines the electrical / physical device specs (media - signal - and binary transmission). This includes the layout of pins - voltages - cable specifications - hubs - network adapters - host bus adapters and more.






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






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






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






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






34. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






38. ARP stands for...






39. Categories of XSS






40. Type - length - format - range






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






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






43. Phases of threat modeling






44. P2P stands for...






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






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






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






48. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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