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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






12. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






13. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






18. Three main cookie types






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






20. ARP stands for...






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






22. 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






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






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






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






26. Two types of buffer overflows






27. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






43. 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






44. OSI layer that provides the means to transfer data between network entities and detect/correct errors that may occur in the physical layer






45. Categories of XSS






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






47. Protocols used in this layer - IP






48. Phases of threat modeling






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






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