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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






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






7. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






9. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






10. 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






11. Three main cookie types






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






13. 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






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






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






16. OSI model layers






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






18. P2P stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. ARP stands for...






43. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






44. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






48. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






49. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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