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






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






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






5. 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






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






7. 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.






8. COTS stands for






9. 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






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






11. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






12. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






15. Protocols in this layer NNTP






16. Three main cookie types






17. Categories of XSS






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






19. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






22. P2P stands for...






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






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






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






26. Type - length - format - range






27. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






33. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






35. OSI model layers






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






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






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






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






40. ARP stands for...






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






42. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






43. XSS stands for






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






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






46. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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