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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. Type - length - format - range






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






4. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






5. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






7. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






9. OSI model layers






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






19. ARP stands for...






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






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






22. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






26. Three main cookie types






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






28. Protocols in this layer NNTP






29. Protocols used in this layer - IP






30. 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






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






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






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






34. XSS stands for






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






36. 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






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






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






39. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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