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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. P2P stands for...






4. Three main cookie types






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






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






7. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






18. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






19. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






20. XSS stands for






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






22. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






23. 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






24. Two types of buffer overflows






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






37. ARP stands for...






38. 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






39. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






44. Cause of open SMTP relays






45. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






49. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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