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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. OSI model layers






10. 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






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






12. 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.






13. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Two types of buffer overflows






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






27. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






29. ARP stands for...






30. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






35. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






39. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






40. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






42. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






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






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






48. P2P stands for...






49. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






50. Protocols used in this layer (ARP