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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






3. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






7. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






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






12. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






23. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






24. Three main cookie types






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






26. OSI model layers






27. Categories of XSS






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






29. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






32. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






35. COTS stands for






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






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






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






39. P2P stands for...






40. 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






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






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






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






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






45. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






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







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