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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. Three main cookie types






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






6. Protocols used in this layer - IP






7. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






9. Categories of XSS






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






11. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






15. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






16. P2P stands for...






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






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






19. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






20. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. OSI model layers






28. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






29. Attackers sniff network traffic and capture a cookie download or gain access to a computer and view locally stored cookie






30. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






33. COTS stands for






34. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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