OBJECTIVE 05 — MOBILE SECURITY GUIDELINES AND TOOLS
MOBILE SECURITY — CORE DEFINITION (EXAM)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mobile Security | The protection of mobile devices, applications, and data from threats, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access |
MEMORY HOOK:
Device + App + Data
MOBILE SECURITY GOALS (EXAM)
| Goal |
|---|
| Protect sensitive data |
| Prevent unauthorized access |
| Detect malicious activity |
| Ensure compliance |
| Maintain user privacy |
MEMORY HOOK:
Protect, Prevent, Detect
MOBILE SECURITY GUIDELINES (CEH LIST — MUST MEMORIZE)
DEVICE-LEVEL SECURITY GUIDELINES
| Guideline |
|---|
| Enable strong screen lock |
| Use biometric authentication |
| Encrypt device storage |
| Disable USB debugging |
| Disable Bluetooth when unused |
| Enable remote wipe |
| Install OS updates |
MEMORY HOOK:
Lock, Encrypt, Update
APPLICATION-LEVEL SECURITY GUIDELINES
| Guideline |
|---|
| Install apps from trusted sources |
| Review app permissions |
| Avoid rooted/jailbroken devices |
| Remove unused apps |
| Update apps regularly |
MEMORY HOOK:
Trust source, limit permissions
NETWORK-LEVEL SECURITY GUIDELINES
| Guideline |
|---|
| Avoid public Wi-Fi |
| Use VPN |
| Disable auto-connect |
| Verify SSL certificates |
MEMORY HOOK:
Public Wi-Fi = VPN required
DATA-LEVEL SECURITY GUIDELINES
| Guideline |
|---|
| Encrypt sensitive data |
| Avoid plaintext storage |
| Use secure key management |
| Enable secure backups |
MEMORY HOOK:
Encrypt at rest and transit
MOBILE SECURITY FOR ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENTS
| Control |
|---|
| Enforce MDM |
| Apply containerization |
| Enforce compliance policies |
| Monitor device posture |
| Restrict access to corporate resources |
MEMORY HOOK:
Enterprise = MDM + Policy
MOBILE SECURITY TESTING (EXAM CONCEPT)
MOBILE APPLICATION SECURITY TESTING (MAST)
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Static Analysis (SAST) | Analyze source/binary |
| Dynamic Analysis (DAST) | Runtime testing |
| Interactive Analysis (IAST) | Combined approach |
MEMORY HOOK:
Static sees code, Dynamic sees behavior
MOBILE SECURITY TOOLS (CEH EXPECTS RECOGNITION)
ANDROID SECURITY TOOLS
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Drozer | Android security assessment |
| APKTool | Reverse engineering APKs |
| JADX | Decompile DEX to Java |
| Frida | Runtime instrumentation |
| Burp Suite | Traffic interception |
| Androguard | Malware analysis |
| MobSF | Automated analysis |
MEMORY HOOK:
Drozer probes, APKTool breaks
iOS SECURITY TOOLS
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Frida | Runtime analysis |
| Objection | Runtime manipulation |
| iFunBox | File system access |
| Cycript | Runtime inspection |
| Burp Suite | MITM analysis |
| MobSF | iOS app analysis |
MEMORY HOOK:
Frida everywhere
MOBILE MALWARE ANALYSIS TOOLS
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| VirusTotal | Malware detection |
| Androguard | Static analysis |
| MobSF | Automated framework |
| Cuckoo Sandbox | Dynamic analysis |
VPN AND CERTIFICATE MANAGEMENT (EXAM)
| Control |
|---|
| Enforce trusted certificates |
| Block user-installed CAs |
| Use enterprise VPN |
| Prevent SSL stripping |
MEMORY HOOK:
Bad cert = MITM
MOBILE SECURITY ATTACK → DEFENSE MAPPING (HIGH-YIELD)
| Attack | Defense |
|---|---|
| Malware | App vetting + MDM |
| Smishing | User awareness |
| MITM | VPN + TLS |
| Root/Jailbreak | Device compliance checks |
| Data leakage | Encryption |
| Rogue Wi-Fi | Disable auto-connect |
USER AWARENESS (EXAM EMPHASIS)
| Awareness Topic |
|---|
| Phishing |
| Smishing |
| Malicious apps |
| Fake updates |
| Public Wi-Fi risks |
MEMORY HOOK:
Human = weakest link
MOBILE SECURITY COMPLIANCE STANDARDS (RECOGNITION)
| Standard |
|---|
| OWASP Mobile Top 10 |
| GDPR |
| HIPAA |
| PCI DSS |
MODULE 17 — FINAL MEMORY BLOCK
Mobile security protects devices, apps, and data.
Threats target OS, apps, networks, and users.
Android is open; iOS is controlled.
MDM enforces policy and enables remote actions.
Tools like Drozer, Frida, and MobSF analyze apps.
Encryption, updates, VPNs, and awareness are mandatory.
MODULE 17 — COMPLETE STATUS
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Objective 01 | COMPLETE |
| Objective 02 | COMPLETE |
| Objective 03 | COMPLETE |
| Objective 04 | COMPLETE |
| Objective 05 | COMPLETE |
| Tools covered | COMPLETE |
| Commands/concepts | COMPLETE |
| Exam alignment | EXACT |
MODULE 17 COMPLETE
You have now fully covered Hacking Mobile Platforms for CEH v13.
Next options:
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Next CEH module (tell me the number/name)
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Rapid-fire exam traps for Module 17
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One-page mobile attacks vs defenses sheet
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Tool/command recognition drill