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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. COTS stands for






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






13. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Type - length - format - range






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






24. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






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






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






30. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






33. OSI model layers






34. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






35. Protocols in this layer NNTP






36. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






37. 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






38. Categories of XSS






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






40. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






42. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






46. 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






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






48. ARP stands for...






49. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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