April 2015
Beginner to intermediate
322 pages
7h 11m
English
Android as a platform has certain features built into its architecture that ensure the security of users, applications, and data. Although they help in protecting the data, these security features sometimes prevent investigators from gaining access to necessary data. Hence, from a forensic perspective, it is first important to understand the inherent security features so that a clear idea is established about what can or cannot be accessed under normal circumstances. The security features and offerings that are incorporated aim to achieve three things:
The next sections provide an overview of the key security ...