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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. Three main cookie types






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






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






7. Two types of buffer overflows






8. OSI model layers






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






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






11. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






13. 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






14. COTS stands for






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






16. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






27. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






28. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






32. P2P stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






38. Type - length - format - range






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






40. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






43. 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






44. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






46. XSS stands for






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






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






49. ARP stands for...






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







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