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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






11. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






15. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






16. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






19. 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






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






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






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






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






24. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






25. XSS stands for






26. COTS stands for






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






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






29. 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






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






31. Protocols in this layer NNTP






32. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






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






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






47. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






49. OSI model layers






50. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks