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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






5. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






7. 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






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






9. Type - length - format - range






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






11. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






14. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






18. 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






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






20. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






31. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






33. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






34. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






39. P2P stands for...






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






41. XSS stands for






42. COTS stands for






43. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






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






49. Two types of buffer overflows






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