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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






2. Two types of buffer overflows






3. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






9. COTS stands for






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






11. Protocols used in this layer - IP






12. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






16. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






19. Type - length - format - range






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






21. OSI model layers






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






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






24. Phases of threat modeling






25. 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






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






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






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






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






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






31. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






32. Categories of XSS






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






34. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Cause of open SMTP relays






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