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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






11. XSS stands for






12. COTS stands for






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






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






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






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






17. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






18. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






23. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






24. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






27. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






30. OSI model layers






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






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






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






34. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






38. P2P stands for...






39. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






41. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






44. Two types of buffer overflows






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






46. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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