Mobile Penetration Testing
Embark on an extensive exploration of Mobile App Penetration Testing, gaining expertise in identifying and securing vulnerabilities in mobile applications. From understanding mobile technologies and OWASP's Mobile Top 10 to hands-on labs covering insecure data storage, insecure communication, client-side injection, and more, this course provides a comprehensive skill set. Engage in practical scenarios with labs on mobile malware analysis, traffic analysis, and post-exploitation, ensuring a thorough understanding of mobile app security.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to Mobile App Pen-Testing
Overview of mobile app threats, vulnerabilities, and the ethics of mobile pen-testing. - Module 2: Mobile Technologies Fundamentals
Introduction to Android and iOS operating systems, architecture, and SDKs. - Module 3: Mobile App Information Gathering
Techniques for fingerprinting mobile applications and tools for information gathering. - Module 4: OWASP Mobile Top 10 Overview
Introduction to the most critical mobile app security risks. - Module 5: Insecure Data Storage
Investigate ways apps store data insecurely on devices.Labs highlighting exploitation and mitigation techniques. - Module 6: Improper Implementation of Cryptography
Analyzing common cryptographic flaws in mobile applications. Hands-on labs for common cryptographic vulnerabilities. - Module 7: Insecure Communication
Diving into insecure data transmission, including flawed SSL/TLS implementations. Labs focusing on intercepting and decrypting mobile app traffic. - Module 8: Insecure Authentication and Session Management
Understanding flaws in mobile app authentication mechanisms. Labs related to bypassing authentication and session management. - Module 9: Client-Side Injection
Analyzing risks from injection attacks, including SQL, XML, and JS injection. Labs illustrating injection exploitation in mobile apps. - Module 10: Poor Code Quality and Reversed Engineering
Techniques to analyze code and binaries. Exploring obfuscation and anti-reverse-engineering techniques.Labs on reversing mobile apps and identifying vulnerabilities. - Module 11: Security Decisions via Untrusted Inputs
Risks associated with using untrusted inputs to make security decisions. Labs focusing on exploiting these decision-making flaws. - Module 12: Improper Platform Usage
Dive into platform-specific issues, misuse of Android Intents, and iOS URL schemes. Labs based on exploiting platform misconfigurations. - Module 13: Deep Dive into Mobile APIs and Backend Vulnerabilities
Analyzing server-side vulnerabilities that mobile apps might be exposed to. Labs on exploiting mobile backends and APIs. - Module 14: Mobile Malware and Spyware Analysis
Overview of mobile-specific malware and spyware threats. Labs focusing on malware analysis and detection. - Module 15: Mobile App Firewall and Evasion Techniques
Learn to identify and bypass mobile app protections and firewalls.Labs on evading detection and bypassing protections. - Module 16: Manual Tools and Techniques for Mobile Pen-Testing
Introduce tools like Frida, Drozer, and others for mobile app pen-testing. Labs focusing on hands-on usage of these tools. - Module 17: Mobile Traffic Analysis and Proxying
Techniques for intercepting mobile app traffic for vulnerability identification.Labs based on real-world traffic analysis scenarios. - Module 18: Mobile App Post-Exploitation Scenarios
After breaching a mobile app, learn about data extraction and maintaining persistent access. Hands-on labs with post-exploitation scenarios. - Module 19: Mobile Pen-Test Report Writing
Techniques for documenting mobile app vulnerabilities, writing reports, and suggesting remediation steps. - Module 20: Ethical and Legal Considerations in Mobile App Pen-Testing
Emphasize ethical guidelines, obtaining permissions, and understanding legal implications for mobile pen-testing.
Personal Benefits:
Expertise in Mobile App Security: Develop a deep understanding of mobile app threats, vulnerabilities, and the tools and techniques to secure them.
Hands-On Experience: Engage in hands-on labs, including mobile malware analysis, traffic analysis, and post-exploitation scenarios, to apply learned skills in realistic scenarios.
Report Writing Skills: Acquire the ability to document mobile app vulnerabilities, write reports, and suggest effective remediation steps.
Professional Benefits:
Specialized Career Advancement: Elevate your career by specializing in mobile app penetration testing, qualifying for roles like Mobile App Security Analyst or Mobile App Penetration Tester.
Holistic Mobile App Security Assessments: Conduct thorough security assessments, providing organizations with comprehensive insights into the security of their mobile applications.
Effective Communication: Learn to communicate findings effectively through detailed reports, aiding in collaboration with development teams for remediation.
Job Opportunities (source):
Mobile App Security Analyst: Specialize in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in mobile applications, contributing to robust security postures.
Mobile App Penetration Tester: Expand your penetration testing skills with a focus on mobile applications, offering a versatile set of security assessment capabilities.
Incident Responder (Mobile): Leverage mobile app penetration testing skills to respond to and mitigate security incidents effectively.
Security Consultant (Mobile): Provide expert advice on mobile app security best practices, guiding organizations in fortifying their mobile applications.
Mobile App Developer with Security Focus: Develop secure mobile applications with a focus on identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities.
Embark on the Mobile App Penetration Testing journey to not only enhance your personal cyber security skills but also to unlock specialized and high-demand career opportunities in the dynamic field of mobile app security.
