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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. XSS stands for






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






5. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






8. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






11. Categories of XSS






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






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






14. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






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






27. Protocols used in this layer - IP






28. 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






29. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






30. 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






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






32. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






35. 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






36. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






38. OSI model layers






39. Two types of buffer overflows






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






41. ARP stands for...






42. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






43. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






44. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






47. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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