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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. P2P stands for...






3. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






4. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






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






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






10. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






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






15. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






16. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






18. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






19. COTS stands for






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






31. 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






32. XSS stands for






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






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






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






36. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






39. Categories of XSS






40. Protocols in this layer NNTP






41. OSI model layers






42. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






47. ARP stands for...






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






49. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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