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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






10. 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






11. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






16. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Protocols in this layer NNTP






24. COTS stands for






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






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






27. P2P stands for...






28. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






29. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






36. OSI model layers






37. Two types of buffer overflows






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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






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






45. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






46. XSS stands for






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






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






49. Three main cookie types






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







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