Certified Android Penetration Tester (CAPT) – Best Cyber Security Institute in Kolkata

About Course

The Certified Android Penetration Tester (CAPT) is a specialized certification program designed for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, and app developers who want to learn how to identify, exploit, and remediate vulnerabilities in Android applications. The certification focuses on mastering the skills needed to secure Android apps against attacks and protect sensitive user data.

Master Android Penetration Testing:
Gain specialized skills to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in Android apps.
Learn how to secure Android applications effectively.
Practical, Hands-On Training:
Real-world scenarios and lab exercises to enhance learning.
Exposure to advanced tools and techniques used by ethical hackers.
Boost Career Opportunities:
Stand out as a certified expert in Android security.
Suitable for roles like Mobile Application Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, and Ethical Hacker.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum:
Aligns with the latest Android security threats and trends.
Follows industry standards like OWASP Mobile Top 10.
Stay Ahead in Mobile Security:
Understand the evolving landscape of Android security.
Be prepared to address modern security challenges in mobile applications.

Course Content

Introduction to Android Security

Overview of Android OS architecture.
Introduction to Android app development lifecycle.
Understanding the Android security model.

Setting Up a Testing Environment

Android Application Architecture

Reverse Engineering Android Applications

Static and Dynamic Analysis

Testing Android App Components

Insecure Data Storage

Testing Cryptography Implementations

Insecure Communication

Testing APIs and Backends

Bypassing Root Detection and Anti-Tampering

Exploiting Android App Vulnerabilities

Reporting and Mitigation

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Course Content

Introduction to Android Security

Overview of Android OS architecture.

Introduction to Android app development lifecycle.

Understanding the Android security model.

Setting Up a Testing Environment

Installing and configuring testing tools like ADB, Genymotion, and Burp Suite.

Setting up Android emulators and rooting devices for testing purposes.

Android Application Architecture

Understanding APK structure (manifest files, resources, classes.dex, etc.).

Analyzing Android app components (Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, and Content Providers).

Reverse Engineering Android Applications

Decompiling APK files using tools like jadx, apktool, and Dex2Jar.

Analyzing decompiled source code for vulnerabilities.

Static and Dynamic Analysis

Using tools like MobSF (Mobile Security Framework) for static analysis

Analyzing app behavior during runtime using tools like Frida and Xposed Framework.

Testing Android App Components

Testing Activities for intent-based vulnerabilities.

Exploiting weak Content Providers to access sensitive data.

Identifying misconfigured Broadcast Receivers and Services.

Insecure Data Storage

Testing apps for sensitive data storage in shared preferences, SQLite databases, and internal/external storage.

Analyzing data stored in cache and temporary files.

Testing Cryptography Implementations

Identifying weak encryption practices in Android apps.

Testing for hardcoded encryption keys and insecure hash algorithms.

Insecure Communication

Testing for improper SSL/TLS implementations (e.g., certificate pinning bypass).

Sniffing network traffic for sensitive data using tools like Burp Suite.

Testing APIs and Backends

Analyzing API requests and responses.

Exploiting insecure API authentication and session management mechanisms.

Bypassing Root Detection and Anti-Tampering

Techniques for bypassing root detection mechanisms.

Analyzing and bypassing obfuscation and anti-debugging techniques.

Exploiting Android App Vulnerabilities

Practical exploitation of common vulnerabilities like insecure direct object references (IDOR),

SQL injection, and file upload issues.

Reporting and Mitigation

Creating detailed penetration testing reports.

Providing actionable recommendations for fixing vulnerabilities.

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