Mobile Application Security: Complete Guide to Securing iOS and Android Applications
Table of Contents
- Mobile Application Security Fundamentals
- Understanding the Mobile Security Landscape
- Mobile Threat Landscape
- Security Principles for Mobile Development
- Platform Security Models
- Development Lifecycle Security
- Common Security Mistakes
- Building a Security-First Culture
- Tools and Resources
- Insecure Data Storage
- Weak Server-Side Controls
- Insufficient Transport Layer Protection
- Unintended Data Leakage
- Poor Authentication and Authorization
- Code Quality and Tampering
- Improper Platform Usage
- Reverse Engineering Vulnerabilities
- Session Management Flaws
- iOS Security Architecture Overview
- Leveraging iOS Data Protection
- Keychain Services Implementation
- Biometric Authentication
- App Transport Security (ATS)
- Code Obfuscation and Anti-Tampering
- Secure WebView Implementation
- Privacy and Permissions
- Android Security Architecture
- Secure Data Storage in Android
- Android Keystore System
- Network Security Configuration
- Runtime Permissions
- Anti-Tampering and Root Detection
- WebView Security
- Understanding Mobile Data Security
- Encryption Fundamentals for Mobile Developers
- Platform-Specific Secure Storage
- Database Encryption
- Key Management Best Practices
- Handling Sensitive Data in Memory
- Cross-Platform Encryption Libraries
- Data Minimization and Privacy
- Understanding Mobile Network Threats
- Implementing Transport Layer Security
- API Security Best Practices
- Implementing Certificate Pinning
- Protecting Against API Abuse
- Handling Offline Scenarios
- Understanding Authentication vs Authorization
- Modern Authentication Methods
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect
- Authorization and Access Control
- Session Management
- Understanding Mobile Security Testing
- Setting Up a Mobile Testing Environment
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Penetration Testing Methodology
- Automated Security Testing Integration
- Security Testing Tools Integration
- Mobile-Specific Security Testing
- Security Testing Reporting
- Understanding the OWASP Mobile Top 10
- M1: Improper Platform Usage
- M2: Insecure Data Storage
- M3: Insecure Communication
- M4: Insecure Authentication
- M5: Insufficient Cryptography
- M6: Insecure Authorization
- M7: Client Code Quality
- M8: Code Tampering
- M9: Reverse Engineering
- M10: Extraneous Functionality
- OWASP Mobile Top 10 Testing Checklist
- Overview of Mobile Security Tools
- Static Analysis Tools
- Dynamic Analysis Tools
- Security Testing Frameworks
- Dependency Scanning Tools
- Runtime Protection Frameworks
- Security SDK Integration
- Continuous Security Integration
- Security Monitoring and Analytics
- Best Practices for Tool Integration
- Understanding the Regulatory Landscape
- GDPR Compliance for Mobile Apps
- HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare Apps
- PCI DSS Compliance for Payment Processing
- Privacy Regulations Implementation
- Compliance Automation and Monitoring
- Compliance Documentation and Evidence
- Compliance Testing and Validation
- Maintaining Ongoing Compliance
- Production Security Monitoring Architecture
- Client-Side Security Monitoring
- Server-Side Security Monitoring
- Security Analytics and Intelligence
- Incident Response Automation
- Security Dashboards and Reporting
- Continuous Security Improvement
- Security Monitoring Best Practices