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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. 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






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






4. ARP stands for...






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






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






7. Categories of XSS






8. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






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






13. 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






14. Three main cookie types






15. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Security objectives placed on an application are identified - controlling the scope of the threat modeling process






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






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






34. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






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






39. Protocols in this layer NNTP






40. COTS stands for






41. Two types of buffer overflows






42. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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