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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. XSS stands for






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






3. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






4. COTS stands for






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






6. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






8. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






10. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






14. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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






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






20. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






32. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






35. Categories of XSS






36. 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






37. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. ARP stands for...






45. 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






46. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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