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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. COTS stands for






2. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






5. 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






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






7. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






11. 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






12. Two types of buffer overflows






13. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. P2P stands for...






20. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






24. XSS stands for






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






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






27. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






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






33. ARP stands for...






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






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






36. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






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






42. Protocols in this layer NNTP






43. Phases of threat modeling






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






45. Cause of open SMTP relays






46. OSI model layers






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. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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