Course Details

Mobile Security and App Vulnerability Testing Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for mastering Mobile Security and Application Vulnerability Testing. With the proliferation of smartphones and tablets, mobile applications have become a critical attack surface, often handling sensitive personal and corporate data. This program equips participants with a systematic understanding of common mobile platform vulnerabilities (iOS and Android), insecure coding practices, and methodologies for effectively testing the security of mobile applications. Participants will gain deep insights into identifying flaws related to insecure data storage, weak authentication, insecure communication, and client-side injection, all crucial for building robust, secure mobile apps and protecting user privacy.

Mobile Security and App Vulnerability Testing Training Course is designed for mobile application developers, quality assurance engineers, security analysts, and penetration testers who are involved in the design, development, and testing of mobile applications. It moves beyond a basic understanding of mobile platforms to empower participants with hands-on techniques, tools, and strategic insights necessary to proactively identify and remediate security weaknesses in mobile applications, thereby safeguarding against data breaches and reputational damage.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for professionals involved in the development, testing, and security of mobile applications, including:

• Mobile Application Developers (iOS and Android).
• Mobile Security Analysts.
• Penetration Testers.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers.
• Security Auditors.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the unique security challenges of mobile platforms and applications.
• Identify common mobile application vulnerabilities (iOS and Android).
• Apply techniques for static and dynamic analysis of mobile apps.
• Conduct vulnerability testing for insecure data storage, communication, and authentication.
• Implement secure coding practices for mobile application development.

MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Security and Attack Surface

• Define Mobile Security and its significance in today's digital landscape.
• Understand the unique attack surface of mobile devices and applications.
• Discuss the differences in security models between iOS and Android platforms.
• Explore common threats to mobile applications (e.g., malware, data leakage, insecure APIs).
• Examine the importance of mobile security for both consumer and enterprise apps.

Module 2: Mobile Application Architecture and Common Vulnerabilities (OWASP Mobile Top 10)

• Understand the typical architecture of mobile applications (client-server, data storage).
• Explore the OWASP Mobile Top 10 vulnerabilities (e.g., Insecure Data Storage, Insecure Communication, Insecure Authentication).
• Discuss client-side vs. server-side vulnerabilities in mobile contexts.
• Examine the impact of broken cryptography and improper session handling.
• Learn about insecure authorization and client-side injection.

Module 3: Mobile App Static Analysis (SAST) and Code Review

• Understand the principles of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) for mobile apps.
• Discuss tools and techniques for analyzing mobile application source code (e.g., linting tools, commercial SAST solutions).
• Explore how to identify hardcoded credentials, sensitive data exposure, and insecure configurations in code.
• Examine code review best practices for mobile development.
• Learn about preventing common coding flaws.

Module 4: Mobile App Dynamic Analysis (DAST) and Runtime Testing

• Understand the principles of Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) for mobile apps.
• Discuss tools and techniques for analyzing mobile app behavior at runtime (e.g., proxy tools like Burp Suite, hooking frameworks).
• Explore methods for intercepting and manipulating network traffic from mobile apps.
• Examine how to identify insecure communication, API vulnerabilities, and authentication bypasses.
• Learn about analyzing app interactions with the mobile operating system.

Module 5: Insecure Data Storage and File System Analysis

• Understand the risks of insecure data storage on mobile devices.
• Discuss techniques for analyzing mobile app data storage mechanisms (e.g., SQLite databases, Shared Preferences, Plist files).
• Explore methods for recovering sensitive data from insecurely stored files.
• Examine best practices for encrypting sensitive data at rest on mobile devices.
• Learn about protecting data in application sandboxes and external storage.

Module 6: Insecure Communication and API Vulnerabilities

• Understand the risks of insecure communication channels (e.g., HTTP without TLS, weak TLS configurations).
• Discuss techniques for intercepting and analyzing mobile app network traffic.
• Explore vulnerabilities in mobile APIs (e.g., broken object level authorization, mass assignment).
• Examine the importance of certificate pinning and proper TLS implementation.
• Learn about common API security flaws specific to mobile backends.

Module 7: Mobile Authentication, Authorization, and Session Management

• Understand common authentication vulnerabilities in mobile apps (e.g., weak password policies, insecure MFA).
• Discuss secure implementation of authentication mechanisms on mobile.
• Explore methods for testing authorization flaws and horizontal/vertical privilege escalation.
• Examine secure session management for mobile applications (e.g., token-based authentication).
• Learn about storing tokens securely and managing session expiration.

Module 8: Mobile Security Best Practices and Advanced Testing

• Understand secure coding guidelines for iOS and Android platforms.
• Discuss the role of mobile device management (MDM) and app wrapping in enterprise environments.
• Explore techniques for reverse engineering mobile applications (e.g., decompilation, obfuscation).
• Examine the importance of regular security updates and vulnerability patching for mobile apps.
• Learn about integrating mobile security testing into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com