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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






14. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






17. COTS stands for






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






19. Two types of buffer overflows






20. OSI model layers






21. P2P stands for...






22. XSS stands for






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






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






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






26. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






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






32. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






35. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






36. 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.






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






38. 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






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






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






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






42. 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






43. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






45. 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






46. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






49. Three main cookie types






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