Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity

This course is part of Writing Secure Code for Android Specialization

Instructor: Chrystine D Thorsen

Access provided by L&T Corp - ATLNext

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course focuses on the essential security practices in Android app development. Learners will implement and evaluate various authentication mechanisms, including two-factor authentication and biometrics, to enhance user security. The course also explores different authorization types, such as OAuth, and teaches how to identify and manage risks associated with IDOR and uncontrolled sessions.

In addition to authentication and authorization, participants will learn to ensure application and device integrity through effective security practices. The course covers skills for handling and logging errors effectively in Android apps, as well as understanding and mitigating risks associated with third-party code, tamper protection, root detection, and social engineering. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to develop secure Android applications.

This module introduces learners to access control mechanisms in Android app development. It covers authentication and authorization techniques, including two-factor authentication, biometrics, and OAuth. Learners will also explore session management and the risks associated with insecure direct object references (IDOR).

What's included

20 videos1 assignment

20 videos Total 185 minutes

Authentication, part 1 12 minutes
Authentication, part 2 11 minutes
Activity: Implementing a password checker, part 1 15 minutes
Activity: Implementing a password checker, part 2 7 minutes
Google sign-in 6 minutes
Activity: Signing in with Google and Facebook 8 minutes
Keys, tokens and secrets 7 minutes
Biometrics 10 minutes
Activity: Implementing biometrics 12 minutes
Two-factor authentication 12 minutes
Authorization, part 1 12 minutes
Authorization, part 2 6 minutes
Authorization, part 3 6 minutes
Activity: Implementing runtime permissions 7 minutes
Activity: Role-based access control 15 minutes
OAuth 9 minutes
Insecure direct object reference 6 minutes
Session management, part 1 12 minutes
Session management, part 2 4 minutes
Activity: Implementing session management 11 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Access control quiz 30 minutes

This module focuses on maintaining the integrity of applications and devices. It covers the risks of integrating third-party code, error handling, and testing. Learners will also learn about tamper protection, root detection, and social engineering risks.