Mobile Security - RFS Cyber Roadmap

Overview

Mobile Security is essential in today's mobile-first world. This comprehensive module covers mobile application security testing, mobile device security assessment, and mobile platform-specific vulnerabilities. You'll learn to test iOS and Android applications, assess mobile device configurations, and understand mobile-specific attack vectors used by modern threat actors.

Learning Objectives

Master iOS application security testing and jailbreaking
Develop expertise in Android application penetration testing
Learn mobile device security assessment methodologies
Understand mobile platform-specific vulnerabilities
Master mobile application reverse engineering
Develop mobile network security assessment skills

🍎 iOS Security Testing

iOS Application Analysis

Static and dynamic analysis of iOS applications for security vulnerabilities.

IPA file analysis
Objective-C/Swift code review
iOS app binary analysis
iOS framework security assessment

iOS Jailbreaking

Jailbreaking iOS devices for advanced security testing and analysis.

Jailbreak tool usage
iOS version-specific exploits
Root access techniques
Jailbreak detection bypass

iOS Runtime Analysis

Dynamic analysis of iOS applications using runtime manipulation.

Frida for iOS hooking
Cycript for runtime analysis
Method swizzling
iOS keychain analysis

🤖 Android Security Testing

Android Application Analysis

Static and dynamic analysis of Android applications for security vulnerabilities.

APK file analysis
Java/Kotlin code review
Android manifest analysis
Native library analysis

Android Rooting

Rooting Android devices for advanced security testing and analysis.

Rooting methodologies
Bootloader unlocking
Custom recovery installation
Root detection bypass

Android Runtime Analysis

Dynamic analysis of Android applications using runtime manipulation.

Frida for Android hooking
Xposed framework
Android debugging techniques
Android keystore analysis

📲 Mobile Application Security

OWASP Mobile Top 10

Understanding and testing for the OWASP Mobile Top 10 vulnerabilities.

Improper Platform Usage
Insecure Data Storage
Insecure Communication
Insecure Authentication
Insufficient Cryptography
Insecure Authorization

Data Storage Security

Testing mobile application data storage security and encryption.

SQLite database analysis
Shared preferences security
File system security
Encryption implementation review

Network Communication

Testing mobile application network communication security.

SSL/TLS certificate validation
Certificate pinning bypass
API security testing
Network traffic analysis

🔐 Authentication & Authorization

Biometric Authentication

Testing biometric authentication implementations in mobile applications.

Fingerprint authentication testing
Face ID security assessment
Biometric bypass techniques
Biometric data storage security

OAuth & SSO

Testing OAuth and Single Sign-On implementations in mobile apps.

OAuth flow analysis
Token security assessment
SSO implementation testing
Session management security

Multi-Factor Authentication

Testing multi-factor authentication implementations in mobile applications.

SMS-based MFA testing
TOTP implementation security
Push notification MFA
MFA bypass techniques

🔧 Reverse Engineering

Static Analysis

Static analysis of mobile applications for security vulnerabilities.

Decompilation techniques
Code obfuscation analysis
String extraction and analysis
Vulnerability pattern recognition

Dynamic Analysis

Dynamic analysis of mobile applications using instrumentation and hooking.

Runtime instrumentation
API hooking techniques
Function interception
Behavioral analysis

Anti-Analysis Bypass

Bypassing anti-analysis and anti-debugging techniques in mobile apps.

Debugger detection bypass
Emulator detection bypass
Root/jailbreak detection bypass
Anti-tampering bypass

📡 Mobile Network Security

Cellular Network Analysis

Analyzing cellular network security and mobile communication protocols.

GSM/LTE protocol analysis
SIM card security assessment
Baseband exploitation
Mobile network interception

WiFi Security

Testing WiFi security on mobile devices and applications.

WiFi configuration analysis
WPA3 security testing
WiFi Direct security
Hotspot security assessment

Bluetooth Security

Testing Bluetooth security on mobile devices and applications.

Bluetooth Classic security
BLE security assessment
Bluetooth pairing security
Bluetooth audio security

🛡️ Mobile Device Management

MDM Security Testing

Testing Mobile Device Management solutions and configurations.

MDM policy analysis
Device enrollment security
Remote wipe testing
App distribution security

Container Security

Testing mobile application containerization and sandboxing.

App sandbox analysis
Container escape techniques
Data isolation testing
Container policy assessment

Enterprise Security

Testing enterprise mobile security solutions and configurations.

VPN security testing
Email security assessment
Enterprise app security
Compliance verification

🧪 Hands-on Lab: Mobile Application Security Assessment

Objective: Perform a comprehensive security assessment of mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms.

Duration: 8-10 hours

Skills Practiced: Static analysis, dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, runtime manipulation

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🛠️ Essential Tools

iOS Testing Tools

Frida: Dynamic instrumentation toolkit
Cycript: iOS runtime manipulation
class-dump: Objective-C class dumping
Hopper: iOS disassembler

Android Testing Tools

Frida: Dynamic instrumentation toolkit
Xposed Framework: Android runtime modification
APKTool: Android APK analysis
Jadx: Android decompiler

Mobile Security Platforms

MobSF: Mobile Security Framework
QARK: Quick Android Review Kit
Drozer: Android security assessment
iNalyzer: iOS security analysis

📋 Recommended Resources

OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide - Comprehensive mobile testing methodology
iOS Application Security - iOS-specific security techniques
Android Security Internals - Android platform security
Mobile Application Hacker's Handbook - Practical mobile security testing
Frida Documentation - Dynamic instrumentation guide

🎯 Certification Alignment

Mobile Security Certifications

This module covers essential mobile security certifications:

✅ GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)
✅ Certified Mobile Application Security Tester
✅ Mobile Security Professional
✅ iOS/Android Security Specialist

📈 Learning Progress

Track your mobile security expertise:

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📱 Mobile Security