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






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






4. Protocols used in this layer - IP






5. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






6. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. ARP stands for...






14. Categories of XSS






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






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






17. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






18. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






21. 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






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






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






24. COTS stands for






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






26. P2P stands for...






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






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






29. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






32. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






35. XSS stands for






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






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






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






39. 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






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






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






42. Two types of buffer overflows






43. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






45. 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






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






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






48. Three main cookie types






49. OSI model layers






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