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






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






4. Protocols in this layer NNTP






5. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






10. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






12. 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






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






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






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






16. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






17. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Phases of threat modeling






25. 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






26. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






34. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






38. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






39. P2P stands for...






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






41. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






44. Three main cookie types






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






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






47. COTS stands for






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






49. Protocols used in this layer - IP






50. Protocols used in this layer (ARP