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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






5. Protocols in this layer NNTP






6. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






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






11. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






15. Two types of buffer overflows






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






17. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






20. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






24. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






33. Three main cookie types






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






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






36. OSI model layers






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






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






39. 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






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






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






42. Type - length - format - range






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






44. Phases of threat modeling






45. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






47. ARP stands for...






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






49. 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.






50. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks