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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. P2P stands for...






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






4. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






5. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






9. Cause of open SMTP relays






10. Categories of XSS






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






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






13. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






18. OSI model layers






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






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






21. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






25. XSS stands for






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






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






28. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






40. COTS stands for






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






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






43. 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.






44. 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






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






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






47. Two types of buffer overflows






48. Type - length - format - range






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






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