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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






3. Type - length - format - range






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






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






6. COTS stands for






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






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






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






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






11. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






12. OSI model layers






13. 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






14. P2P stands for...






15. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. ARP stands for...






24. Three main cookie types






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






26. 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.






27. XSS stands for






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






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






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






31. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






49. Cause of open SMTP relays






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