Practical Android Security

WHO:: Jack Mannino, nVisium Security

ABSTRACT::

Building secure Android applications can be achieved with a mix of common sense, leveraging platform security features, and following secure development best practices. This presentation will focus on security "quick wins" during development and will cover techniques that can reduce the overall attack surface within Android applications.

The OWASP GoatDroid and OWASP MobiSec tools will be used throughout the presentation to demonstrate issues encountered in the real world. We will cover the attack surface for Android and highlight the most prevalent security flaws found within production applications.

WEBCAST INFO::

For the first time, the OWASP-Atlanta April meeting is also being hosted as an online WebEx session for those unable to attend in person. Remote attendees will be able to watch via video and listen to the presentation as well as submit questions via the panelists. A recording of the session will also be available for review for those unable to attend the live event.

Date and Time: Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Event number: 208 236 161
Event password: OWASP
Event address for attendees: https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/onstage/g.php?d=208236161&t=a

Note: As this is our first WebEx event there may be some technical issues - if so, please bear with us!

BIO::

Jack Mannino is the CEO of nVisium Security, an application security firm located within the Washington DC area. At nVisium, he helps to ensure that large corporations, government agencies, and software startups have the tools they need to build and maintain successful application security initiatives. He is an active Android security researcher, and has a keen interest in identifying security issues and trends on a large scale. Jack is the co-leader and founder of the OWASP Mobile Security Project. He also serves as a board member on the OWASP Northern Virginia chapter. Jack is also the lead developer for the OWASP GoatDroid Project, which is a collection of vulnerable Android applications used for training and education.

RSVP: All RSVP is done now via our meetup.com site. Visit and register at www.meetup.com/owasp-atlanta. COST: Free to all. Bring a Friend. However, please look to join our chapter. Only $50. No pressure, but greatly appreciate. Non-profit and good cause.