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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. COTS stands for






11. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






12. ARP stands for...






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






14. 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






15. 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






16. Two types of buffer overflows






17. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






19. XSS stands for






20. Three main cookie types






21. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






22. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






24. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






25. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






28. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






30. 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






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






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






33. Phases of threat modeling






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






35. OSI model layers






36. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






39. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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