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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






20. Categories of XSS






21. OSI model layers






22. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






25. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






26. ARP stands for...






27. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






28. Type - length - format - range






29. P2P stands for...






30. Protocols used in this layer - IP






31. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






32. Phases of threat modeling






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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. COTS stands for






50. Protocols used in this layer (ARP