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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






6. XSS stands for






7. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






10. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






12. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






14. Three main cookie types






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






16. COTS stands for






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






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






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






20. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






24. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






29. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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






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






39. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






40. P2P stands for...






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






42. Two types of buffer overflows






43. ARP stands for...






44. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. Protocols used in this layer (ARP