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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






5. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






7. 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






8. 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.






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






10. ARP stands for...






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






12. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






14. COTS stands for






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






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






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






18. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






19. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






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






24. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






25. Two types of buffer overflows






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






27. OSI model layers






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






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






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






31. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






32. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Protocols used in this layer - IP






41. 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






42. XSS stands for






43. P2P stands for...






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






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






46. OSI layer that provides the means to transfer data between network entities and detect/correct errors that may occur in the physical layer






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






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






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






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