Mobile Application Security Practice Exam
Mobile Application Security Practice Exam
About Mobile Application Security Exam
The Mobile Application Security Practice Exam is designed to assess your ability to identify, mitigate, and prevent security vulnerabilities in mobile applications. This certification measures your understanding of secure coding practices, authentication and authorization, data protection, threat modeling, vulnerability testing, and compliance standards. Whether you are a security engineer, mobile developer, or app architect, this exam helps you validate your skills and build trust in your application’s security.
Who should take the Exam?
- Mobile and application security analysts
- Mobile app developers and architects
- Quality assurance and penetration testing professionals
- DevOps and platform engineers
- IT auditors and compliance officers
- Students of cybersecurity or software engineering
Skills Required
- Basic programming knowledge (Java, Swift, Kotlin, or similar)
- Familiarity with mobile development frameworks and lifecycles
- Introductory understanding of common security principles (CIA triad)
- Awareness of OWASP Mobile Top 10 vulnerabilities
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge Gained
- Core mobile security principles and threat landscape insights
- Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) integration
- Best practices for authentication, authorization, and session management
- Data protection techniques: encryption, secure storage, and key management
- Secure communication: TLS/SSL, certificate pinning, and API security
- Threat modeling methodologies and risk assessment strategies
- Vulnerability assessment methods: SAST, DAST, and penetration testing
- Compliance requirements and security governance frameworks
Course Outline
Domain 1 – Mobile Application Security Fundamentals
- Security goals: confidentiality, integrity, availability
- Common mobile threats and attack vectors
- Overview of OWASP Mobile Top 10
Domain 2 – Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Integrating security into development workflows
- Secure coding guidelines and code review
- Static analysis tools and practices
Domain 3 – Authentication and Authorization
- Secure authentication methods (OAuth2, JWT)
- Session handling and token management
- Implementing role-based access control
Domain 4 – Data Protection and Encryption
- Secure local storage: Keychain, Secure Enclave, encrypted databases
- Encryption algorithms (AES, RSA) and best practices
- Key generation, storage, and rotation
Domain 5 – Network and Communication Security
- Securing network transport with TLS/SSL
- Certificate pinning and trust management
- Input validation and API request hardening
Domain 6 – Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment
- Threat modeling frameworks (STRIDE, PASTA)
- Identifying assets, threats, and mitigations
- Security requirement gathering
Domain 7 – Vulnerability Assessment and Testing
- Dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools
- Static application security testing (SAST) tools
- Manual and automated penetration testing techniques
Domain 8 – Compliance, Governance, and Incident Response
- Regulatory standards (PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA)
- Logging, monitoring, and incident response planning
- Security training, awareness, and continuous improvement
