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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






14. P2P stands for...






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






16. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






18. COTS stands for






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






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






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






22. Categories of XSS






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






24. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






28. Protocols used in this layer - IP






29. Three main cookie types






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






31. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






33. 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






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






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






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






37. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






39. XSS stands for






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






41. Phases of threat modeling






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






43. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






44. ARP stands for...






45. Cause of open SMTP relays






46. 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






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






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






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






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