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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. COTS stands for






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






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






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






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






6. 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






7. Cause of open SMTP relays






8. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






12. Categories of XSS






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






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






15. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






17. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






18. OSI model layers






19. 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.






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






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






22. Type - length - format - range






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






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






25. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






27. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






29. XSS stands for






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






31. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






34. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






37. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. P2P stands for...






46. Three main cookie types






47. 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






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






49. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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