December 2013
Intermediate to advanced
350 pages
8h 1m
English
Overview
Dive into the world of Android app security with the 'Android Security Cookbook'. This practical guide provides hands-on recipes and walkthroughs to analyze and secure Android applications and systems. You will learn how to exploit and protect against vulnerabilities, utilize security assessment tools like Drozer, and develop robust applications with cutting-edge hardening techniques.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the setup and application of Android development tools and use them effectively in the context of security.
- Gain insights into application security by analyzing and identifying common vulnerabilities in Android apps.
- Master the usage of the Drozer Android Security Assessment Framework and develop custom plugins for enhanced assessment.
- Learn how to reverse-engineer Android applications to identify and fix security flaws, enhancing your analysis capabilities.
- Acquire the skills to secure applications by implementing robust protection mechanisms for networking, data storage, and encryption.
Author(s)
The author, None Makan, brings a wealth of expertise in mobile security and application development. With years of hands-on experience, the author has tackled numerous security challenges facing Android applications, combining theoretical knowledge with practical solutions. With a commitment to equipping readers, they ensure you're well-prepared to address Android security in professional settings.
Who is it for?
This book serves Android application developers, security researchers, penetration testers, and IT managers seeking to secure Android environments. Whether you are relatively new to the security of applications or an experienced professional tackling Android-specific challenges, this book provides a practical and deep coverage of the subject.
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