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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. ARP stands for...






13. XSS stands for






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






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






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






17. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






20. P2P stands for...






21. Type - length - format - range






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






23. 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






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






25. Three main cookie types






26. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






29. Phases of threat modeling






30. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






34. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






35. Protocols used in this layer - IP






36. 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.






37. Two types of buffer overflows






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






39. 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






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






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






43. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






47. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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







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