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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






6. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






8. Three main cookie types






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






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






11. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






12. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






14. Cause of open SMTP relays






15. ARP stands for...






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






23. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






26. Type - length - format - range






27. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






40. XSS stands for






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






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






43. Two types of buffer overflows






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






45. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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