Secure Coding and Input Validation in Android

This course on Secure Coding in Android Mobile App Development is designed for mobile app developers at a beginner to intermediate level. Participants will understand the necessity of secure coding practices in mobile app development and identify common vulnerabilities and defenses. The course will explore the Android security architecture and controls, as well as Kotlin's security features specifically for Android development. Additionally, learners will gain insights into best practices for Android development security, analyze a vulnerable Kotlin Android app to identify security flaws, and implement effective input validation and sanitization techniques to protect their applications from attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to validate input forms and evaluate the effectiveness of various input validation techniques in real-world scenarios

• Understand the need for secure coding in mobile app development
• Identify common security vulnerabilities
• Explore Android security architecture and Kotlin features
• Analyze vulnerable Kotlin Android apps for flaws
• Implement input validation and sanitization techniques

• Basic knowledge of app development and security terminology
• Readiness for hands-on practice via exercises and cases