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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






11. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






13. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






16. P2P stands for...






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






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






19. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






21. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






23. OSI layer 2 - verify the connection between two devices is intact (i.e. physical addressing)






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






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






26. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






32. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






34. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






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






39. Three main cookie types






40. OSI model layers






41. Phases of threat modeling






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. Cause of open SMTP relays






48. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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