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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






6. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






8. 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






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






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






11. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






13. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






15. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






27. OSI model layers






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






29. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






39. Three main cookie types






40. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






42. Type - length - format - range






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






44. 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






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






46. Two types of buffer overflows






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






48. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






49. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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