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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. OSI model layers






2. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






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






7. Protocols used in this layer - IP






8. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






19. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






20. XSS stands for






21. Two types of buffer overflows






22. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






39. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






40. 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






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






42. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






46. 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






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






48. 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






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






50. Protocols in this layer NNTP