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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. Three main cookie types






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






4. Protocols used in this layer - IP






5. Phases of threat modeling






6. 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






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






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






9. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






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






14. Cause of open SMTP relays






15. 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






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






17. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






21. Type - length - format - range






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






23. Protocols in this layer NNTP






24. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






29. COTS stands for






30. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






32. P2P stands for...






33. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






36. OSI model layers






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






38. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






46. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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