About This Course
This specialized 12-week program focuses exclusively on mobile application security testing. Students learn to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in both Android and iOS applications using industry-standard tools and methodologies. The course covers everything from basic mobile security concepts to advanced exploitation techniques, including real-world CTF challenges and professional penetration testing simulations.
Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of mobile platforms (Android/iOS)
- Fundamental cybersecurity knowledge
- Basic programming knowledge (Java, Swift, or similar)
- Understanding of web technologies and APIs
- Familiarity with penetration testing concepts
Skills You'll Gain
Mobile Security Architecture
Android Security Testing
iOS Security Testing
Static & Dynamic Analysis
OWASP Mobile Top 10
Reverse Engineering
Runtime Analysis with Frida
Mobile API Testing
Database Security Testing
Advanced Mobile Exploitation
Mobile App Penetration Testing
Professional Mobile Security Reporting
Course Syllabus
Mobile Security Architecture: Android vs iOS
Permission Models & App Sandboxing
Security Boundaries & Attack Surface
Mobile Application Components (Activities, Intents, Services)
iOS Bundles & IPA/APK Structure Analysis
Android Studio Emulator & Genymotion Setup
Jailbroken iPhone Setup (checkra1n, palera1n)
Tools Installation: ADB, Frida, Burp Suite, MobSF, Objection, Jadx, Hopper
APK/IPA Decompilation Techniques
Mobile File System Structure Analysis
Static Analysis: Manifest & Info.plist Investigation
Code Inspection & String Analysis
Dynamic Analysis Fundamentals
Runtime Hooking with Frida & Objection
Root/Jailbreak Detection Bypass Basics
SSL Pinning Concepts & First Bypass Lab
M1: Improper Platform Usage
M2: Insecure Data Storage
M3: Insecure Communication
Lab: Insecure Storage (SharedPrefs, SQLite, plist files)
Lab: Keychain & Keystore Analysis
Lab: Traffic Interception (HTTP/HTTPS)
Lab: Certificate Pinning Bypass
Data Leakage Detection & Prevention
M4: Insecure Authentication
M5: Insufficient Cryptography
M6: Insecure Authorization
Lab: Token-based Authentication Bypass
Lab: Weak/Hardcoded Crypto Keys
Lab: Brute Force Login Bypass
Session Management Vulnerabilities
Multi-Factor Authentication Bypass
Android Reverse Engineering: Jadx, Bytecode, Smali
iOS Reverse Engineering: Hopper, Class-dump, strings
Code Obfuscation & De-Obfuscation Techniques
Hardcoded Secrets Discovery
Binary Patching Basics
Anti-Reverse Engineering Bypass
Custom Packer/Protector Analysis
Advanced Decompilation Techniques
Frida Scripting: Hooks & Function Interception
Objection Deep Dive: Root/Jailbreak Bypass
SSL Pinning Bypass with Objection
Runtime Value Modification
Memory Dumping & Sensitive Data Extraction
Keychain & Keystore Bypass
Method Tracing & API Monitoring
Custom Frida Scripts Development
Insecure Logging & Sensitive Data Exposure
Logic Flaws in Mobile Applications
Local Authentication Bypass (Fingerprint/FaceID)
Biometric Security Bypass Techniques
API Testing & Abuse (Rate Limiting, IDOR)
Deep Link Vulnerabilities
Intent-based Attacks (Android)
URL Scheme Attacks (iOS)
SQLite Database Security Analysis
Realm Database Vulnerabilities
Firebase Misconfiguration Exploitation
Core Data Security (iOS)
File Storage Insecurity (World-readable files)
Cache & Backup Analysis
Exported Activities & Services Exploitation
Content Provider Vulnerabilities (Path Traversal)
Side Channel Data Leakage (Clipboard, Logs, Screenshots)
Advanced Jailbreak/Root Detection Bypass
Secure Storage Attack Techniques
Keychain/Keystore Protection Bypass
WebView Exploitation (XSS, JS Bridges)
File:// Protocol Attacks
Custom URL Scheme Hijacking
Inter-Process Communication (IPC) Attacks
Mobile API Testing with Burp Suite & Postman
JWT Attacks: Weak Signing & None Algorithm
Token Tampering & Replay Attacks
Authentication & Session Management Attacks
Refresh Token Abuse
Custom Binary Protocol Analysis
Certificate Pinning Advanced Bypass
Network Security Testing
OWASP GoatDroid CTF Challenges
Damn Vulnerable iOS App (DVIA v2)
Custom Mobile CTF Challenges
Real-world Mobile Breach Analysis
WhatsApp Pegasus Case Study
Firebase Data Leak Analysis
TikTok Vulnerability Research
Secure vs Insecure Coding Demonstrations
Professional Mobile Pentest Report Writing
CVSS Scoring for Mobile Vulnerabilities
OWASP Mobile Top 10 Risk Mapping
Fix Recommendations & Secure Coding Practices
Final Red Team Simulation: End-to-End Testing
Real Android & iOS App Penetration Testing
Client Communication & Presentation Skills
Career Roadmap: Mobile Security Researcher/Pentester/Bug Hunter