CSC306 - MOBILE APPLICATION PENETRATION TESTING
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to mobile ecosystem security, focusing on Android and iOS platforms. Students will learn about mobile app structures, sandboxing, permission models, cryptographic techniques, and secure coding practices. The course includes hands-on training in vulnerability assessment, static and dynamic analysis, penetration testing, and bypass techniques using tools like Frida, Burp Suite, and MobSF. It also covers secure mobile transactions, authentication methods, and enterprise mobile device management (MDM).
intermediate
7 Days Free Access
Course Overview
Mobile Ecosystem Security is a specialized course designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of security models, practices, and tools for Android and iOS mobile platforms. With mobile devices being primary targets for cyberattacks due to their widespread usage and sensitive data storage, this course emphasizes both theoretical foundations and hands-on experience in assessing and securing mobile applications. The course aims to bridge the gap between mobile app development and cybersecurity, preparing students to identify vulnerabilities, implement secure coding practices, and use modern security testing tools.
Skills you will learn
understand the fundamentals of mobile application security, including the unique challenges and threats associated with both Android and iOS platforms
identify and assess common vulnerabilities in mobile applications, such as insecure data storage, insecure communication, and improper session handling
proficiently exploit mobile application vulnerabilities, including demonstrating the ability to perform attacks such as code injection, reverse engineering, and runtime manipulation
demonstrate skills in conducting thorough security assessments of Android applications, covering aspects like APK analysis, permission models, and the detection and exploitation of Android-specific vulnerabilities
analyze the security of iOS applications, covering topics such as iOS app signing, jailbreaking detection, secure coding practices, and exploitation of vulnerabilities specific to the iOS ecosystem
employ industry standard tools to effectively analyze and assess mobile app security
Course Structure
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