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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. XSS stands for






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






11. COTS stands for






12. The application is reviewed and specific vulnerabilities are documented in this phase of threat modeling






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






14. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






16. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






18. Protocols in this layer NNTP






19. Cause of open SMTP relays






20. Attack that occurs when a user navigates to a web site and hostile content is automatically downloaded and executed






21. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






24. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Type - length - format - range






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






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






43. P2P stands for...






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






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






46. 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






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






48. OSI model layers






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






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