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Android Security - Andrew Kennedy

Offered By: White Hat Cal Poly via YouTube

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Android Security Courses Cybersecurity Courses Access Control Courses SELinux Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore Android security measures in this 20-minute talk by White Hat Cal Poly officer Andrew Kennedy. Delve into the history of Android's dominance in the mobile OS market and understand why it's a prime target for hackers. Learn about Google's strategies to minimize attack vectors, including the application sandbox, developer freedoms, and permission systems. Discover the security enhancements introduced in Android Lollipop, such as SELinux implementation. Gain insights into access control basics and SELinux fundamentals. Conclude with an overview of potential threats and the implications of rooting Android devices.

Syllabus

A Bit of History
An Open Platform
Security Challenges
The Application Sandbox
Developers, Unchained
Permissions
Lollipop + SELinux
Access Control 101
SELinux 101
Conclusion: Threats
Conclusion: Rooting


Taught by

White Hat Cal Poly

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