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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






2. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Three main cookie types






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






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






12. COTS stands for






13. P2P stands for...






14. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






18. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






19. XSS stands for






20. Phases of threat modeling






21. OSI model layers






22. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






24. 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






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






26. 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






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






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






29. Type - length - format - range






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






31. 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






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






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






34. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






42. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






44. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






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






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






50. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application