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AppSec Program Consolidation | Simplify your application security program.
Application Security Testing | Solutions to address security risks at all stages of the application life cycle.
DevSecOps | Solutions to help shift security left without slowing down your development teams.
Software Supply Chain Security | Solutions to identify and manage software supply chain risks end-to-end.
Manage Enterprise AppSec Risk | Scale your application security program without increasing complexity or adding friction.
Cloud & Container Security | Optimize your applications for secure deployment and operation in the cloud.
Open Source License Compliance | Effective solutions for ensuring open source license compliance.
M&A Due Diligence | Identify software risks that could negatively impact the value of acquired IP.
Quality and Security Standards Compliance | Ensure your software complies with the standards critical to customers and regulators.

Static Analysis (SAST) | Analyzing code for security vulnerabilities without executing it.
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) | Analyzing software components for security and license compliance.
Dynamic Analysis (DAST) | Testing running applications for security vulnerabilities.
Interactive Analysis (IAST) | Real-time security testing during application execution.
Penetration Testing | Simulated cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities.
Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST) | Ensuring the security of mobile applications.
Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Managing and improving application security posture.
Fuzz Testing Solutions | Identifying vulnerabilities by inputting random data to applications.

Automotive | Security solutions for automotive industry applications.
Financial Services | Security solutions tailored for financial services.
IoT & Embedded | Security for Internet of Things and embedded systems.
Medical Devices | Security solutions for medical devices.
Public Sector | Security solutions for government and public sector organizations.

Dev and DevOps Teams | Security tools and practices for development and DevOps teams.
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Legal Teams | Resources and compliance tools for legal teams.

Advanced Android Security v1.0

Course Description

Building secure Android applications requires a solid understanding of the features offered by Android, coupled with concrete secure coding guidelines. Throughout this course, learners will build up security knowledge for Android applications. We’ll cover topics such as secure network communication, handling secrets, dealing with authentication, and handling permissions. Every Android developer should take this course to learn about security best practices for modern Android applications.

Learning Objectives

Understand how to use the latest security features offered by Android
Design and build secure Android applications
Analyze Android applications for common security flaws

Details

Delivery Format: eLearning

Duration: 1 Hour 45 minutes

Level: Advanced

Intended Audience:

Architects
Mobile Developers

Prerequisites:

Android Security

Course Outline

Secure Application Development for Android

Security for Android Applications
Android, Java, and Kotlin

Enhanced Exception Handling in Kotlin

Exception Handling in Java
Exception Handling in Java: Question
Handling Null Pointer Exceptions in Kotlin
Addressing Type Safety
Defensive Coding Guidelines for Kotlin

Secure Network Communication

Using HTTPS Correctly
SSL without HTTPS
The Need for Certificate Pinning
Certificate Pinning in Practice
Best Practices for Pinning

Handling Secrets and Sensitive Data

Encrypting and Decrypting Data
Storing Keys with the Android Keystore
Password-Based Key Generation

Local User Authentication

Local Authentication Scenarios
Using Biometric Authentication
Unlocking Cryptographic Keys with Authentication
Alternative Authentication Mechanisms

API-Based User Authentication

Simple User Authentication
Introducing OpenID Connect
Integrating OIDC into the Application
Behind the Scenes

Secure API Access

Scenarios for Securing API Access
Using OAuth 2.0 for Secure API Access
Handling Access Tokens
Handling Refresh Tokens

Handling Web Content

Rendering Web Content on Android
Integrating a WebView into the Application
Bridging JavaScript and Native Code
Web Security in a WebView Context
Security Considerations

Securing Intents

Using Intents Within an Application
Calling Other Applications with Intents
Handling Incoming Intents
Best Practices

Using Permissions Effectively

Permissions and Protection Levels
Permissions and Protection Levels: Question
Custom Permissions
Requesting Permissions from the User
Using Permission Groups

Conclusion

Language and Platform Security
Protecting Sensitive Data
Remote Authentication and API Access
Handling Web Content
Permissions and Intents
Custom Permission

Training

Developer Security Training

Equip development teams with the skills and education to write secure code and fix issues faster

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