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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






4. Protocols used in this layer - IP






5. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






7. OSI model layers






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Phases of threat modeling






16. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. P2P stands for...






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






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






25. XSS stands for






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






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






28. Three main cookie types






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






30. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






32. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






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






37. ARP stands for...






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






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






40. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






42. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






46. COTS stands for






47. 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






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






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






50. 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