Android Penetration Testing Course
Course Description
This Android Penetration Testing course teaches you how to identify, exploit, and secure vulnerabilities in Android applications. Designed for ethical hackers, security researchers, and mobile app developers, this course covers Android security architecture, reverse engineering, static & dynamic analysis, and exploitation techniques.
Through hands-on labs and real-world case studies, you’ll learn how to use Frida, Burp Suite, MobSF, Drozer, and other powerful tools to assess mobile application security. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to perform full-scale Android app penetration tests and help organizations harden their mobile security.
What You’ll Learn
- Android Architecture & Security Fundamentals
- Static & Dynamic Analysis of APKs
- Reverse Engineering & Decompiling Apps (JADX, APKTool, Ghidra)
- Exploit Android Vulnerabilities – Insecure Storage, SSL Pinning Bypass
- Android Malware Analysis – Analyzing malicious APKs
- Network & API Security Testing – Intercepting & modifying API requests
- Automating Attacks with Frida & Drozer
- Exploiting WebViews & Deep Links
- Bypassing Root Detection & Secure Enclaves
Who Should Enroll?
- Ethical Hackers & Penetration Testers
- Mobile Security Enthusiasts & Security Researchers
- Android Developers Looking to Secure Their Apps
About this course:
Beginners
Flexible Timing
10-12 Weeks
Theory + Hands-on Labs + Real-World Case Studies
Android Penetration Testing Modules
- Android OS Internals: Kernel, System Services, App Components
- Android Security Features (Sandboxing, SE Linux, Permissions)
- Overview of OWASP Mobile Top 10 & Common Vulnerabilities
- Setting up Kali Linux, Genymotion, AVD, Burp Suite, MobSF
- Configuring MITM Attacks & SSL Interception
- Deploying vulnerable apps (InsecureBank, DVIA, DIVA, UnCrackable)
- Extracting & Analyzing APK Files
- Decompiling & Modifying Smali Code (JADX, APKTool)
- Extracting Hardcoded Secrets, API Keys, and Credentials
- Understanding Obfuscation & Code Protection Techniques
- Bypassing ProGuard, DexGuard, and Custom Encryption
- Hooking & Debugging Apps Using Frida & Ghidra
- Intercepting API Calls & Manipulating Requests
- Bypassing SSL Pinning & Root Detection (Frida, Xposed, Objection)
- Modifying App Behavior at Runtime
- Extracting Sensitive Data from SharedPreferences, SQLite, Internal Storage
- Analyzing Logcat for Information Leakage
- Bypassing Android Keystore & Credential Storage
- WebView Security Issues & Exploits
- JavaScript Interface Attacks & XSS in Android Apps
- Client-Side Injection (XSS, CSRF, IDOR)
- GraphQL, Firebase, AWS, Azure API Exploitation
- Server-Side Attacks & Business Logic Flaws in Mobile APIs
- Automating Mobile API Testing with Burp & Postman
- Analyzing Android Malware Samples
- Dynamic Malware Behavior Analysis (Frida, Strace, GDB)
- Bypassing Antivirus & App Store Protections
- Developing & Deploying Custom Android Exploits
- Bypassing Enterprise Security (MDM, UEM, EMM Solutions)
- Writing Custom Hooks for Android Pentesting
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Android Penetration Testing
Android Penetration Testing is the process of identifying, exploiting, and securing vulnerabilities in Android applications to enhance mobile security.
- Ethical Hackers & Penetration Testers
- Mobile Security Researchers
- Android Developers Looking to Secure Apps
- Cybersecurity Enthusiasts
- Frida – Runtime analysis & hooking
- Burp Suite – Intercepting API traffic
- MobSF – Static & dynamic app analysis
- Drozer – Android security assessment
- JADX & APKTool – Reverse engineering APKs
- Insecure Data Storage – Exposing sensitive data
- Weak Authentication & Authorization – Poor access controls
- Insecure API Communication – Unencrypted or exposed APIs
- SSL Pinning & Root Detection Bypass
WebView & Deep Link Exploits
Basic knowledge of Java, Kotlin, and Python is helpful but not mandatory. Understanding Android architecture and security concepts is more important.
Yes, but rooted devices or emulators (e.g., Genymotion, AVD) provide more control and allow deeper security testing.
Yes, but only if performed with proper authorization. Testing apps without permission is illegal and unethical.
You can use intentionally vulnerable apps like:
- Damn Vulnerable Android App (DVIA)
- InsecureBank
- Android Security Lab (VulnDroid)
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
- OSWE (Offensive Security Web Expert)
- eMAPT (eLearnSecurity Mobile Application Penetration Tester)
- GMOB (GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst)
- Mobile Application Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester (Mobile Apps)
- Android Security Engineer
Yes! Using tools like MobSF, Frida, and JADX, you can analyze malicious APKs, detect hidden payloads, and reverse-engineer malware to understand its behavior.
Android Pentesting focuses on mobile app security, including APK reverse engineering, API security testing, insecure storage, and runtime manipulation, while web and network pentesting target web applications, servers, and network infrastructure.
Classroom Traning
We offer customized VILT (Virtual Instructor-Led Training) sessions at your convenient hours to provide effortless training.
Online Training Class
One can also opt for the prerecorded video sessions available at any point of time from any particular location.
Corporate Training
Hire a preferred trainer at your work premises at your chosen time slots and train your employees with full efficiency.
