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






3. Type - length - format - range






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






5. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






8. P2P stands for...






9. COTS stands for






10. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






13. Protocols used in this layer - IP






14. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






15. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. OSI model layers






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






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






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






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






27. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






28. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






30. Protocols in this layer NNTP






31. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






32. ARP stands for...






33. 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.






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






41. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






45. XSS stands for






46. 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






47. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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