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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. Phases of threat modeling






4. OSI model layers






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Three main cookie types






15. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






16. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






18. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






19. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






30. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






34. Used to record user's web activity - may be downloaded in the background






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






36. Type - length - format - range






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






38. 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






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






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






41. 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






42. ARP stands for...






43. COTS stands for






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. Categories of XSS






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






48. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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