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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






6. Two types of buffer overflows






7. P2P stands for...






8. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






16. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Phases of threat modeling






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






29. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






31. 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






32. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






43. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






47. 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






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






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






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