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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. Protocols in this layer NNTP






4. Three main cookie types






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






6. COTS stands for






7. 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






8. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






11. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






13. 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






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






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






16. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






22. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






25. Cause of open SMTP relays






26. P2P stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Phases of threat modeling






35. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






38. Two types of buffer overflows






39. OSI model layers






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






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






42. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. XSS stands for






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