Nikolay Elenkov
Android Security Internals: An In-Depth Guide to Android's Security Architecture
- ISBN 13:
- 9781593275815
- author:
- Nikolay Elenkov
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- No Starch Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 18.4 x 24.1 cm
- Genre:
- Computing & Internet, Computer Science, Information Systems
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Android Security Internals: A Comprehensive Guide to Android's Security Architecture Understand the inner workings of Android's security system with this in-depth guide. Top expert Nikolay Elenkov delves into the implementation of major security-related components and subsystems, providing detailed explanations of key concepts such as Binder IPC, permissions, cryptographic providers, and device administration. This book covers a wide range of topics, including application package management, code signing, Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA), and secure storage of cryptographic keys. It also explores Android's online account management framework, verified boot, disk encryption, lockscreen security features, and bootloader recovery OS. With its unprecedented level of depth and detail, this book is an essential resource for any security-minded Android developer. By gaining a thorough understanding of Android's security architecture, you'll be able to develop more secure applications and protect your devices from potential threats.