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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Type - length - format - range






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






3. Cause of open SMTP relays






4. 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






5. 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.






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






7. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






9. P2P stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. ARP stands for...






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






18. 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






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






20. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






22. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






25. COTS stands for






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






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






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






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






30. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






31. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






48. XSS stands for






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






50. Phases of threat modeling