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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Two types of buffer overflows






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






3. XSS stands for






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






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






6. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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






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






12. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Type - length - format - range






21. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






22. OSI model layers






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. ARP stands for...






29. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






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






36. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






41. P2P stands for...






42. 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






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. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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