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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. P2P stands for...






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






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






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






19. COTS stands for






20. 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.






21. Cause of open SMTP relays






22. Phases of threat modeling






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






24. Type - length - format - range






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






26. 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






27. ARP stands for...






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






29. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






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






34. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






38. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






40. Protocols in this layer NNTP






41. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






46. OSI model layers






47. Categories of XSS






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






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






50. Area of the memory where function calls are stored