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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. Type - length - format - range






5. Protocols used in this layer - IP






6. 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






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






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






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






10. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






13. Two types of buffer overflows






14. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






23. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






25. XSS stands for






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






27. 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






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






29. ARP stands for...






30. P2P stands for...






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






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






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






34. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






42. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. Phases of threat modeling






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






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