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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






5. P2P stands for...






6. COTS stands for






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






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






9. 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






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






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






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






13. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






15. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






16. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






18. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






19. Categories of XSS






20. OSI model layers






21. 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






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






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






24. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






28. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






29. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






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






35. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






46. Protocols used in this layer - IP






47. Type - length - format - range






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






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






50. Area of the memory where function calls are stored