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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. Protocols in this layer NNTP






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






16. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






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






21. P2P stands for...






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






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






24. Three main cookie types






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






26. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






30. Protocols used in this layer - IP






31. OSI model layers






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






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






34. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






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






39. COTS stands for






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






41. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Phases of threat modeling






50. Type - length - format - range