Scribd
Upload
2 views10 pages

Android Security

Android is a widely used mobile operating system, making it a prime target for hackers due to its popularity. Security features include a Linux kernel, application sandboxing, and user-granted permissions to protect against malware and data theft. To enhance security, users are advised to download apps exclusively from the Google Play store to minimize risks.

Uploaded by

Olaosebikan Clement
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2 views10 pages

Android Security

Android is a widely used mobile operating system, making it a prime target for hackers due to its popularity. Security features include a Linux kernel, application sandboxing, and user-granted permissions to protect against malware and data theft. To enhance security, users are advised to download apps exclusively from the Google Play store to minimize risks.

Uploaded by

Olaosebikan Clement
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 10

Android Security

Clement
Olaosebikan
Android
Security
Popularity of Android Devices

As more than 60% of people use mobile


devices for shopping and get information
online today, smartphones now define
digital identity and businesses’ presence.
And as per the Statista data, over 70% of
mobile users globally use Android. That
makes it vital to secure Android devices.
Introduction to Andriod Security?

Android is a Linux kernel mobile platform. Android runs on a wide range


of devices, from mobile smartphones and tablets, to set-top boxes. The
Android mobile operating system is dependent upon the mobile device’s
processor capabilities for its performance.

Security is a major part of any Android device. Android was created with
openness in mind, and is conducive to the use of third-party applications
and cloud-based services. Android seeks to be a secure and usable
operating system for mobile platforms.
Why Android is targeted by Hackers

Android is more often targeted by hackers,


too, because the operating system powers
so many mobile devices today. The global
popularity of the Android operating system
makes it a more attractive target for
cybercriminals. Android devices, then, are
more at risk of the malware and viruses
that these criminals unleash.
Danger of not securing your Android devices

If you are not protecting your


Android devices, your entire
data is at risk. That’s
because anyone can trace
and steal information from
your insecure phones and
mobile devices.
Android's Five Key Security Features:

1. Security at the operating system level through the Linux kernel

2. Mandatory application sandbox

3. Secure interprocess communication

4. Application signing

5. Application-defined and user-granted permissions


Core Security features to build secure app with
your Android OS
● The Android Application Sandbox, which isolates your app data and code
execution from other apps.
● An application framework with robust implementations of common security
functionality such as cryptography, permissions, and secure IPC.
● Technologies like ASLR, NX, ProPolice, safe_iop, OpenBSD dlmalloc,
OpenBSD calloc, and Linux mmap_min_addr to mitigate risks associated with
common memory management errors.
● An encrypted file system that can be enabled to protect data on lost or stolen
devices.
● User-granted permissions to restrict access to system features and user data.
● Application-defined permissions to control application data on a per-app
basis.
How to stay safe on Android

You need stick to the Google Play


store. Google Play features
countless apps. You really have no
reason to download Android apps
from any other location. If you do
venture outside Google Play, you
could likely increase your chances
of downloading an infected app
Thank You
Clement Olaosebikan

You might also like