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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






5. 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






6. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






9. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






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






14. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






16. P2P stands for...






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






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






19. ARP stands for...






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






21. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






22. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






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






28. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






29. COTS stands for






30. OSI model layers






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






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






33. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






38. Two types of buffer overflows






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






40. Three main cookie types






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






42. 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






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






44. 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.






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






46. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






48. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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