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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






6. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






9. Protocols in this layer NNTP






10. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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. COTS stands for






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






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






32. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






37. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






41. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






44. P2P stands for...






45. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






46. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






47. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






48. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






49. 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






50. Three main cookie types