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What is SQL?
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Structured Query Language, used to programmatically interact with relational databases
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What is XSS?
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Cross-site scripting, which is used to inject scripts into a web page displayed in a user’s browser
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What is defense in depth?
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Multiple layers of security controls, used to discourage or slow down attackers, keeping them from getting to the core of the network
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What is the OSI model?
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Seven-layer model describing functions of communications systems
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What is TCP/IP?
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A four-layer architecture of communications protocols
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What is XML external entity injection?
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Injecting XML into a web request to obtain information or run system programs
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What is n-tier architecture?
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Multiple tiers of systems/functions used in application delivery
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What is a firewall?
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System or software that allows blocking, rejecting, or allowing network traffic
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What is AES?
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Advanced Encryption Standard, the current NIST-approved encryption standard
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What is a threat?
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An entity likely to cause damage or loss to an organization
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What is risk?
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The measurable potential (probability) for loss or damage
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What is a subnet mask?
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A four-octet value indicating which part of an IP address is network and which is host
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What is CIDR?
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Classless Inter-Domain Routing. The number of bits covering the network portion of the IP address.
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What is DNS?
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Domain Name System, used to resolve hostnames to IP addresses and vice versa, as well as obtain other information associated with a domain
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What is SIEM?
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Security information and event management
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