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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. Cause of open SMTP relays






21. Phases of threat modeling






22. 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






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






24. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






36. ARP stands for...






37. 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






38. OSI model layers






39. XSS stands for






40. Each client is a peer and serves each other client on the network - requires client application and appropriate open network ports to operate






41. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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