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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. 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.






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






5. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






9. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






10. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






11. XSS stands for






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






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






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






16. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






20. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






24. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






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






29. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






30. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






34. P2P stands for...






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






36. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






38. OSI model layers






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






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






41. Three main cookie types






42. COTS stands for






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






44. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






48. 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






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






50. Area of the memory where function calls are stored