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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






5. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






7. 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.






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






9. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






14. XSS stands for






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






16. COTS stands for






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






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






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






20. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






27. OSI model layers






28. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






30. Three main cookie types






31. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






32. ARP stands for...






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






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






35. Type - length - format - range






36. P2P stands for...






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






38. 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






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






40. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Categories of XSS






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