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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. COTS stands for






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






6. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






8. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






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






13. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






16. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






20. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






30. 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






31. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






35. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






42. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






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






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






48. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






49. XSS stands for






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