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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






3. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






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






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






9. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






10. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






15. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






27. OSI model layers






28. ARP stands for...






29. Categories of XSS






30. 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






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






40. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






44. 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






45. COTS stands for






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






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






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






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






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