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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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. ARP stands for...






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






6. Three main cookie types






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






8. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






11. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






14. Type - length - format - range






15. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






18. 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






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






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






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






22. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






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






28. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






31. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






35. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






36. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






37. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






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






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






43. XSS stands for






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






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






46. 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






47. 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






48. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






49. OSI model layers






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