Android Apps Security

Android Apps Security
By:"Sheran Gunasekera"
Published on 2012-09-12 by Apress

Android Apps Security provides guiding principles for how to best design and develop Android apps with security in mind. It explores concepts that can be used to secure apps and how developers can use and incorporate these security features into their apps. This book will provide developers with the information they need to design useful, high-performing, and secure apps that expose end-users to as little risk as possible. Overview of Android OS versions, features, architecture and security. Detailed examination of areas where attacks on applications can take place and what controls should be implemented to protect private user data In-depth guide to data encryption, authentication techniques, enterprise security and applied real-world examples of these concepts What you’ll learn How to identify data that should be secured How to use the Android APIs to ensure confidentiality and integrity of data How to build secure apps for the enterprise About Public Key Infrastructure, encryption APIs and how to implement them in apps About owners, access control lists and permissions to allow user control over App properties About client-server apps and how to manage authentication, transport layer encryption and server-side security Who this book is for This book is for intermediate and experienced Android app developers that are already familiar with writing apps from scratch. It discusses mechanisms on how apps can be secured so that private, end-user data is kept secure on the device and while in transit. If you’re just embarking on the path to Android development, then this book may prove to be a useful companion to other developer guides. Table of Contents Android Architecture & Security Controls The Foundation of an App Who Has Access? Designing and Developing 3 Sample Apps Using PKI & Encryption Interfacing with Web Services Writing for the Enterprise Designing and Developing 3 More Sample Apps Publishing and Selling Your Apps Malware, Spyware and Your End-User API Reference

This Book was ranked 21 by Google Books for keyword Android.

Linux-- Security, Audit and Control Features

Linux-- Security, Audit and Control Features
By:"K. K. Mookhey","Nilesh Burghate"
Published on 2005-01-01 by ISACA

This document, which focuses on the Linux security issues for one of the more popular versions of Linux, Red Hat version 9/Fedora, provides a standard reference for Linux security controls and their audit for security administrators, security professionals and information systems auditors. It provides the following guidance to IT management: * The business and technology drivers for Linux * The vulnerabilities of the Linux operating system * Risk management issues with an action-oriented perspective * Linux security software * How to secure Linux installations to fulfill the control objectives of two well-known standards-COBIT and ISO 17799 * Detailed internal control questionnaires. Call +1.847.253.1545 ext. 401, visit www.isaca.org/bookstore or e-mail bookstore@isaca.org for more information.

This Book was ranked 29 by Google Books for keyword Linux.

Android Apps Security

Android Apps Security
By:"Sheran Gunasekera"
Published on 2012-09-12 by Apress

Android Apps Security provides guiding principles for how to best design and develop Android apps with security in mind. It explores concepts that can be used to secure apps and how developers can use and incorporate these security features into their apps. This book will provide developers with the information they need to design useful, high-performing, and secure apps that expose end-users to as little risk as possible. Overview of Android OS versions, features, architecture and security. Detailed examination of areas where attacks on applications can take place and what controls should be implemented to protect private user data In-depth guide to data encryption, authentication techniques, enterprise security and applied real-world examples of these concepts What you’ll learn How to identify data that should be secured How to use the Android APIs to ensure confidentiality and integrity of data How to build secure apps for the enterprise About Public Key Infrastructure, encryption APIs and how to implement them in apps About owners, access control lists and permissions to allow user control over App properties About client-server apps and how to manage authentication, transport layer encryption and server-side security Who this book is for This book is for intermediate and experienced Android app developers that are already familiar with writing apps from scratch. It discusses mechanisms on how apps can be secured so that private, end-user data is kept secure on the device and while in transit. If you’re just embarking on the path to Android development, then this book may prove to be a useful companion to other developer guides. Table of Contents Android Architecture & Security Controls The Foundation of an App Who Has Access? Designing and Developing 3 Sample Apps Using PKI & Encryption Interfacing with Web Services Writing for the Enterprise Designing and Developing 3 More Sample Apps Publishing and Selling Your Apps Malware, Spyware and Your End-User API Reference

This Book was ranked 3 by Google Books for keyword Android apps.

Linux Security Cookbook

Linux Security Cookbook
By:"Daniel Barrett","Richard Silverman","Robert Byrnes"
Published on 2003 by \

Looks at security issues for Linux users, covering such topics as controlling access to systems, protecting network connections, encrypting files, and detecting intrusions.

This Book was ranked 32 by Google Books for keyword Linux.

Android Security Internals

Android Security Internals
By:"Nikolay Elenkov"
Published on 2014-10-14 by No Starch Press

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This Book was ranked 15 by Google Books for keyword System android.

Android Security

Android Security
By:"Anmol Misra","Abhishek Dubey"
Published on 2016-04-19 by CRC Press

Android Security: Attacks and Defenses is for anyone interested in learning about the strengths and weaknesses of the Android platform from a security perspective. Starting with an introduction to Android OS architecture and application programming, it will help readers get up to speed on the basics of the Android platform and its security issues. Explaining the Android security model and architecture, the book describes Android permissions, including Manifest permissions, to help readers analyze applications and understand permission requirements. It also rates the Android permissions based on security implications and covers JEB Decompiler. The authors describe how to write Android bots in JAVA and how to use reversing tools to decompile any Android application. They also cover the Android file system, including import directories and files, so readers can perform basic forensic analysis on file system and SD cards. The book includes access to a wealth of resources on its website: www.androidinsecurity.com. It explains how to crack SecureApp.apk discussed in the text and also makes the application available on its site. The book includes coverage of advanced topics such as reverse engineering and forensics, mobile device pen-testing methodology, malware analysis, secure coding, and hardening guidelines for Android. It also explains how to analyze security implications for Android mobile devices/applications and incorporate them into enterprise SDLC processes. The book’s site includes a resource section where readers can access downloads for applications, tools created by users, and sample applications created by the authors under the Resource section. Readers can easily download the files and use them in conjunction with the text, wherever needed. Visit www.androidinsecurity.com for more information.

This Book was ranked 10 by Google Books for keyword System android.

Android Application Security Essentials

Android Application Security Essentials
By:"Pragati Ogal Rai"
Published on 2013-01-01 by Packt Publishing Ltd

Android Application Security Essentials is packed with examples, screenshots, illustrations, and real world use cases to secure your apps the right way.If you are looking for guidance and detailed instructions on how to secure app data, then this book is for you. Developers, architects, managers, and technologists who wish to enhance their knowledge of Android security will find this book interesting. Some prior knowledge of development on the Android stack is desirable but not required.

This Book was ranked 17 by Google Books for keyword System android.