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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






7. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






16. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






17. Type - length - format - range






18. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






22. Phases of threat modeling






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






24. Categories of XSS






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






26. COTS stands for






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






28. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






29. OSI model layers






30. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






33. P2P stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






39. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






43. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






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