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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






3. OSI model layers






4. ARP stands for...






5. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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. Server misused to forward spam - DoS conditions - damage to brand - blacklist on spam sites are risks associated with






8. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






9. XSS stands for






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






11. Protocols in this layer NNTP






12. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Three main cookie types






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






23. 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






24. COTS stands for






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






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






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






28. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






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






34. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






38. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






39. Type - length - format - range






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






41. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Phases of threat modeling






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






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