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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






7. P2P stands for...






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






9. COTS stands for






10. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. XSS stands for






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






21. Phases of threat modeling






22. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






24. Protocols used in this layer - IP






25. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






27. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






29. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






30. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Three main cookie types






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






40. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






42. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






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






47. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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







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