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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






6. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






10. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






14. COTS stands for






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






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






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






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






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






20. Type - length - format - range






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






22. 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.






23. 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






24. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






27. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Three main cookie types






38. P2P stands for...






39. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






42. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






45. 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






46. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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