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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. COTS stands for






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






3. 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






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






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






6. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






7. Phases of threat modeling






8. 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.






9. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






10. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






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






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






16. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






17. Three main cookie types






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






19. Categories of XSS






20. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






24. 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






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






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






27. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Two types of buffer overflows






37. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. OSI model layers






47. XSS stands for






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






49. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






50. P2P stands for...