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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






2. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. P2P stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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






16. 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






17. Protocols in this layer NNTP






18. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






23. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






27. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






28. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






32. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






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






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






38. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






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






44. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






45. Phases of threat modeling






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






47. OSI model layers






48. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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