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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






5. XSS stands for






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






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






8. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. OSI model layers






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






17. ARP stands for...






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






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






20. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






21. Type - length - format - range






22. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






24. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






26. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






35. P2P stands for...






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






37. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






39. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






40. 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.






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






42. Categories of XSS






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






44. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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