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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






5. COTS stands for






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






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






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






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






10. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






14. Three main cookie types






15. 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






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






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






18. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






20. Categories of XSS






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






22. P2P stands for...






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






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






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






26. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






29. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






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






35. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






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






41. ARP stands for...






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






43. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






44. Phases of threat modeling






45. Type - length - format - range






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






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






48. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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