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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. 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






3. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






4. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






5. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






9. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






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






14. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






18. P2P stands for...






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






20. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






21. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






23. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






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






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






29. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






34. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






36. OSI model layers






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






42. ARP stands for...






43. Type - length - format - range






44. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






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






50. XSS stands for