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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






3. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






8. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






12. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






15. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






17. Three main cookie types






18. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






23. XSS stands for






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






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






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






27. ARP stands for...






28. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Protocols in this layer NNTP






36. COTS stands for






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






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






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






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






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






42. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






43. 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






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






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






46. 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.






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. OSI layer responsible for data representation and encryption (MIME






49. OSI model layers






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