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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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






9. 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






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






11. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






15. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






18. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






19. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






21. COTS stands for






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






23. 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






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






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






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






27. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






30. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






31. ARP stands for...






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






33. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






34. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






38. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






40. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






42. XSS stands for






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks