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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Protocols used in this layer - IP






9. COTS stands for






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






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






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






13. XSS stands for






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






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






16. 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






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






18. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






19. Type - length - format - range






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






21. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






23. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






25. Categories of XSS






26. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






30. OSI model layers






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






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






33. ARP stands for...






34. P2P stands for...






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






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






37. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






38. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Phases of threat modeling






48. 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






49. 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.






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