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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






4. Protocols in this layer NNTP






5. OSI model layers






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






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






8. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






14. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






18. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






21. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






23. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






26. Type - length - format - range






27. 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






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






29. COTS stands for






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






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






32. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






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






37. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






46. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






47. XSS stands for






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






49. P2P stands for...






50. 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