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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






5. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






6. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






7. 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






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






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






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






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






12. P2P stands for...






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






14. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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






19. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






20. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






25. OSI model layers






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






27. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






30. 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






31. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






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






43. COTS stands for






44. Type - length - format - range






45. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






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