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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






6. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






10. 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






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






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






13. OSI model layers






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






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






16. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






19. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






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






24. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Type - length - format - range






33. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






35. ARP stands for...






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






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






38. COTS stands for






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






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






41. P2P stands for...






42. XSS stands for






43. Categories of XSS






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






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






46. 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






47. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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