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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






8. 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






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






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






11. Categories of XSS






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






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






14. ARP stands for...






15. Type - length - format - range






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






17. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






18. XSS stands for






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






20. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






23. 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






24. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






26. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






39. P2P stands for...






40. 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.






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






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






43. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






45. OSI model layers






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






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






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






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






50. 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