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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






8. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






14. P2P stands for...






15. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






20. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






23. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






24. XSS stands for






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






26. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






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






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






32. Type - length - format - range






33. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






38. Phases of threat modeling






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






40. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






43. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






47. 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






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






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






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