Practice Mobile Application Attack Surface and Permission Management - 1 | Module 7: Mobile Application Security | Introductory Cyber Security
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1 - Mobile Application Attack Surface and Permission Management

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is meant by the term 'attack surface' in mobile applications?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what areas of an app can be targeted by threats.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of dangerous permission in Android.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what sensitive data an app may require access to.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the purpose of the mobile application attack surface?

  • Identify vulnerabilities
  • Enhance performance
  • Simplify the user interface

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the main focus of security assessments in apps.

Question 2

True or False: Dangerous permissions are automatically granted to an application without user consent.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the difference between normal and dangerous permissions.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss how a malicious application could potentially utilize the permission model for nefarious outcomes. Propose at least two defensive strategies to mitigate these risks.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider user trust and the significance of app transparency.

Question 2

Analyze a real-world case where mobile application security was compromised due to vulnerabilities in the attack surface. Suggest lessons learned and improvements that developers could adopt.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Research recent security breaches for examples.

Challenge and get performance evaluation