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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Phases of threat modeling






15. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






19. Cause of open SMTP relays






20. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






23. 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






24. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. Type - length - format - range






33. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






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






38. Two types of buffer overflows






39. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






42. P2P stands for...






43. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. XSS stands for






50. OSI model layers