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Application Security

Securing applications from threats.

Entails understanding secure coding practices, application attack vectors, and app-specific vulnerabilities, as well as methods for protecting apps from exploitation.
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Application Security refers to the measures and practices implemented to protect software applications from threats and vulnerabilities throughout their lifecycle. This comprehensive approach involves securing applications from design through deployment and maintenance. During the development phas…

Concepts covered: Security Testing, Access Controls, Threat Modeling, Input Validation, Authentication and Identity Management, Application Hardening, Cryptography, Error Handling and Logging, API Security, Secure Communication, Data Protection, Secure Coding, Secure Session Management, Incident Response Planning

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CompTIA Security+ - Application Security Example Questions

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Question 1

An organization suspects that an advanced persistent threat (APT) has infiltrated their network. What should the Incident Response Team prioritize in their initial response?

Correct Answer: Identify the scope and extent of the compromise.

When dealing with an APT, the first priority should be to identify the scope and extent of the compromise to determine the best containment and remediation strategy. Disconnecting systems, increasing awareness, and upgrading security tools should be performed after the initial assessment.

Question 2

A company contracts a security testing firm to assess its client-server application. The firm is asked to simulate an attacker's perspective and identify vulnerabilities from the outside. Which testing methodology is most suitable?

Correct Answer: Black-box testing

Black-box testing simulates the perspective of an external attacker with no prior knowledge of the internal architecture of the application. Therefore, it's the most suitable method to assess client-server applications from the outside.

Question 3

An organization's website was defaced by hackers. Which incident response step should be taken after the containment strategy has been implemented?

Correct Answer: Eradication

Eradication involves determining the root cause of the incident and removing malware or other threats. Detection and Analysis occur before containment, while Notification would depend on the circumstances. Planning and Restoration are later stages of the incident response process.

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