Android Security: Attacks and Defenses

Starting with an introduction to Android architecture and applications, this book covers security features and issues specific to Android (platform and applications), including possible attacks and means to prevent them. It describes mobile devices pen-testing methodology and techniques for DLP (Data Leak Prevention). The text also discusses advanced topics including reverse engineering and forensics, malware analysis, secure coding and hardening guidelines for Android, and how to perform threat modeling for Android mobile devices/applications and incorporate them into enterprise SDLC processes.