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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






4. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






5. 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.






6. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






11. OSI model layers






12. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Three main cookie types






22. Phases of threat modeling






23. COTS stands for






24. Protocols in this layer NNTP






25. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






27. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






28. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






32. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






43. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






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






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






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






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







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