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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Categories of XSS






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






3. 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






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






5. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






7. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






10. Type - length - format - range






11. Protocols used in this layer - IP






12. Cause of open SMTP relays






13. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






25. Two types of buffer overflows






26. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






28. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






29. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






32. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






37. Three main cookie types






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






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






40. OSI model layers






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






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






43. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






44. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






47. COTS stands for






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






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






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