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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






10. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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 that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






14. 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






15. OSI model layers






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






17. Categories of XSS






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






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






20. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






23. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






25. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






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






48. ARP stands for...






49. COTS stands for






50. 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.