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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






5. Categories of XSS






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






7. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






10. 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






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






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






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






14. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






18. Three main cookie types






19. 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






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






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






22. Two types of buffer overflows






23. 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.






24. 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






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






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






27. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






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






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






33. Phases of threat modeling






34. Protocols in this layer NNTP






35. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






43. OSI model layers






44. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






45. ARP stands for...






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






47. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






50. Type - length - format - range