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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Protocols in this layer NNTP






2. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






3. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






4. Type - length - format - range






5. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






27. Three main cookie types






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






29. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






31. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






32. Cause of open SMTP relays






33. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






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






38. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






42. COTS stands for






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






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






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






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






47. Phases of threat modeling






48. Two types of buffer overflows






49. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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