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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. OSI model layers






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






15. ARP stands for...






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






17. Three main cookie types






18. Type - length - format - range






19. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






30. Phases of threat modeling






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






32. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






37. Categories of XSS






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






39. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






41. 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






42. XSS stands for






43. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






46. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






48. Protocols used in this layer - IP






49. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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