CSE410

Course Description

This course focuses on how to secure mobile devices, i.e., any device that cannot be not classified as a desktop or a server, and the significant threats affecting the services delivered over the mobile infrastructure. The main security principles incorporated in the design of several generations of mobile networks is overviewed. Various security models will be explored including the main popular mobile device platforms such as: iOS, Android and Windows Phone. In addition, the course teaches students about the security of mobile services, such as VoIP, text messaging, WAP and mobile HTML. Students will become familiar with various tools that are used to recover cell phone data, and the type of extractions, and will be able to analyze the results by diving deep within the file systems of mobile devices. Students will engage in forensic acquisition and analysis of mobile computing devices, specifically iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices.

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