Certified Android Security Engineer (CASE)
The Certified Android Security Engineer (CASE) Certification Exam offers you the ultimate opportunity to showcase your skills focusing specifically on Android platform internals and application exploitation. Tailored for experienced Mobile developers and security professionals, this certification is your definitive benchmark to validate your prowess in the Android ecosystem. As a testament to your proficiency, you’ll be tasked not only with identifying Android specific vulnerabilities, but also exploiting them in real-world scenarios. Your success will be gauged not solely on theoretical knowledge, but on your practical ability to craft complete, functional exploits.
Exam Duration : 24 hours
Your achievement signifies a comprehensive grasp of essential Android security domains including information gathering, reverse engineering of Android applications, exploitation of Android components and libraries, application of security principles for ARM64 devices, identification of logic flaws, circumvention of anti-debugging and obfuscation measures, development of exploits within Android environments, cryptography, and vulnerability detection.
The exam is intended for security professionals, Android developers, and anyone interested in proving their expertise in the field of Android security as an expert.
Benefits include:
- Enhanced Expertise: Acquiring this certification demonstrates a deep understanding of Android application security and platform internals, showcasing your expertise in the field.
- Credibility: The certification serves as a recognized credential that validates your skills and knowledge, enhancing your professional credibility.
- Career Opportunities: Opens doors to specialized job roles and positions, such as Android security engineer, application security consultant, penetration tester, and more.
- Salary Boost: Certification often correlates with increased earning potential due to the specialized nature of the skills and knowledge it validates.
- Industry Recognition: Being certified signifies your commitment to the field and can lead to recognition from peers, employers, and within the security community.
- Risk Mitigation: With the knowledge gained, you can help organizations identify and address vulnerabilities in their Android applications, reducing the risk of security breaches.
- Better Security Practices: The certification equips you with the latest best practices and techniques to ensure robust security measures are integrated into Android applications.
- Problem Solving: Certification training hones your ability to identify and solve security-related challenges specific to Android applications.
The certification exam will be conducted over a period of 24 hours, and will test your skills as it pertains to the following topics.
- Android App Analysis: Analyze and dissect Android applications and system binaries to understand their inner workings.
- Attack Surface Identification: Identify and describe the attack surface in Android, covering both Userland and platform vulnerabilities.
- Security Mitigations: Understand various security mitigations implemented in Android Userland and the platform.
- Android Permission Concepts: Explain the concepts and workings of the Android permission model.
- Android IPC: Comprehend and differentiate between various IPC mechanisms in Android.
- ARM64 and Android Security: Exhibit a deep understanding of the ARM64 instruction set and its relevance to Android security.
- Categorizing App Bugs: Identify and categorize common bug types found in Android applications.
- Security Assessment: Perform security audits on Android apps to discover potential vulnerabilities.
- Anti-Debugging Bypass: Apply techniques to bypass anti-debugging and code obfuscation methods used in Android apps.
- Reverse Engineering Proficiency: Showcase expertise in using reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, Hopper, Frida, etc.
As an aspirant, you’re invited to take on the CASE challenge. While the exam is open to all, candidates best prepared to succeed possess a nuanced understanding of Android application vulnerabilities and exploits.
Prerequisites include familiarity with penetration testing engagements, a solid grasp of Android application architecture, security mechanisms, and components, experience in vulnerability assessments of mobile applications, competence in manual exploitation, and proficiency in performing Android application reverse engineering and algorithm analysis.
The CASE Exam sets the industry standard by offering a unique evaluation of your practical capabilities in real-world scenarios. This hands-on assessment is a reflection of your ability to navigate Android security challenges effectively. You’ll be presented with authentic scenarios involving 5 levels of varying difficulty ranging from simple reverse engineering, to pivoting and exploiting Android applications, libraries and platform components with the goal of getting the FLAG! Brush up on your analytical skills to analyze and perform penetration testing.
Your ultimate deliverable will be a detailed report that includes a fully functional proof of concept APK binaries and daemons. It will be reviewed by a skilled team of industry experts, reinforcing your mastery in the Android security landscape. Elevate your professional journey and embrace the challenge of the CASE Certification Exam – where expertise meets recognition.
Upon successfully passing the certification exam, candidates will be awarded the 8kSec Certified Android Security Engineer certification, showcasing their proficiency in Android security and reverse engineering.
Acquire Essential Training Before Certification
Offensive Android Internals Training
This course teaches students reverse engineering of Android binaries and APKs, with hands-on experience in both apps and system binaries. It covers identifying common bug categories, auditing for security vulnerabilities, and bypassing anti-debugging and obfuscation techniques. The curriculum includes exploiting Android components, third-party libraries, and Android NDK, with mitigation strategies for known vulnerabilities.
Students will use tools like IDA Pro, Hopper, and Frida for debugging, hooking, and exploiting apps. The course covers manual and automated methods for bypassing exploit mitigations and performing 1-click exploits, alongside uncovering hidden functionality and reverse engineering complex algorithms.
Additionally, the course provides an overview of mobile security, including common attack vectors and mitigation techniques. By the end, students will understand the essential tools, techniques, and best practices in Android security.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is for vulnerability researchers, penetration testers, mobile developers, or anyone keen to learn more about the Android operating system.
Virtualized Hardware Devices
During the exam, we will be providing you access to Corellium. This sophisticated platform offers an impeccably seamless and dynamic virtual environment, tailored for the execution of practical evaluations on virtualized ARM devices encompassing both iOS and Android ecosystems. With access to Corellium, you will emulate the authentic interaction experienced with physical devices, enabling you to proficiently navigate various introspection tools, scrutinize system and kernel logs, inspect intricate file systems, dissect system calls, and analyze network traffic - all in real time.
As part of the preparatory process, a comprehensive orientation on Corellium's utilization will be provided, accompanied by a pre-configured environment equipped with all requisite custom tools, affording you the opportunity to channel your focus exclusively towards the substantive aspects of the examination.
With you every step of the way
Stand out as a proficient and practical Certified Android Malware Researcher by immersing yourself in real-world labs, mastering technical intricacies, and honing your skills in comprehensive vulnerability research.
Real-World Labs for Practical Mastery
Our certification program offers hands-on labs that mirror real-world scenarios, immersing you in the intricacies of iOS and Android systems. By simulating actual vulnerabilities and attack vectors, you'll gain practical mastery,
Unparalleled Technical Depth
You'll dissect vulnerabilities, understand their underlying mechanics, and learn how to effectively exploit them. This technical depth sets you apart as a true expert in mobile security, capable of unraveling the most intricate security issues.
Comprehensive Vulnerability Research (VR)
Our labs equip you with specialized tools and methodologies to conduct thorough Vulnerability Research (VR) on mobile platforms. You'll navigate the dynamic landscape of mobile security, gaining the skills needed to uncover vulnerabilities and devise effective strategies for mitigation
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FAQ
Who is this Certification intended for?
The exam is intended for security professionals, Android developers, and anyone interested in proving their expertise in the field of Android security as an expert.
Is prior experience in mobile security necessary to enroll in the CASE certification program?
While prior experience is helpful, the CASE certification program is designed to accommodate various skill levels.
How long does it take to prepare for the CASE Certification?
The preparation time for the Certification varies based on your individual learning pace and level of engagement post-training. On average, participants spend a few days to several weeks preparing, which includes both theoretical learning and hands-on lab practice. It is recommended to spend at least 2-3 weeks practicing before attempting the Certification Exam after the training.
Is it mandatory to take training to give the certificaton EXAM?
The certification is currently offered upon successful completion of the accompanying training class.
Do i need to setup any Labs in order to prepare for the Certification?
No, we will provide you access to our Lab environment and an instruction guide during the exam.
How long does it take to get the results after submitting the Report?
Once you submit your report, one of the members of our review board will review the report and provide with the results in 3 business days.
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