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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. Can leave the sandbox and obtain access to client resources






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






5. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






6. 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






7. P2P stands for...






8. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






10. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






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






16. Protocols used in this layer - IP






17. OSI model layers






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






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






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






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






22. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. Cause of open SMTP relays






29. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






50. Categories of XSS