iOS Penetration Testing Course – Secure iOS Applications
Course Description
The iOS Penetration Testing course is designed to teach security researchers, ethical hackers, and developers how to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in iOS applications. This course covers iOS architecture, app reverse engineering, static and dynamic analysis, API security testing, and bypassing iOS security controls.
With hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to use tools like Frida, Objection, Hopper, Burp Suite, and MobSF to analyze and secure iOS applications. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to perform full-scale iOS security assessments and strengthen mobile application security.
What You’ll Learn
- iOS Security Architecture & App Sandboxing
- Reverse Engineering & Binary Analysis (Hopper, Ghidra)
- Static & Dynamic Analysis of iOS Apps
- Bypassing Jailbreak Detection & SSL Pinning
- Testing Insecure Data Storage & Keychain Exploits
- Intercepting & Modifying API Calls
- Attacking WebViews & Deep Links
- Automating Attacks with Frida & Objection
Who Should Enroll?
- Ethical Hackers & Penetration Testers
- Mobile Security Researchers
- iOS Developers Looking to Secure Their Apps
About this course:
Beginners
Flexible Timing
10-12 Weeks
Theory + Hands-on Labs + Real-World Case Studies
iOS Penetration Testing Modules
- iOS File System, Application Sandbox, System Services
- iOS Security Features (App Store Protection, Code Signing)
- Overview of OWASP Mobile Top 10 & Common iOS Vulnerabilities
- Jailbreaking iOS Devices (Checkra1n, Unc0ver)
- Setting up Frida, Objection, Cycript, Burp Suite
- Deploying vulnerable iOS apps (DVIA, iGoat, InsecureBankiOS)
- Extracting & Analyzing IPA Files
- Reverse Engineering iOS Apps (Hopper, IDA Pro, Ghidra)
- Extracting Hardcoded Secrets, API Keys, and Credentials
- Bypassing iOS Code Obfuscation & Binary Protections
- Decrypting iOS Applications (Frida, Class-Dump-Z)
- Analyzing Plist Files & NSUserDefaults for Data Leaks
- Intercepting API Calls & Modifying Requests
- Bypassing SSL Pinning & Jailbreak Detection
- Hooking & Debugging iOS Apps in Real-Time (Frida, Cycript)
- Extracting Credentials from Keychain
- Analyzing SQLite Databases & iOS File System Leaks
- Attacking iOS Push Notifications & iCloud Data
- WebView JavaScript Injection & Exploits
- Exploiting XSS, CSRF, and IDOR in iOS WebViews
- Bypassing App Transport Security (ATS) Protections
- Exploiting iOS Cloud Sync & Backup Vulnerabilities
- S3 Bucket & Firebase Misconfigurations
- Attacking OAuth 2.0, JWT & SSO-based Authentication
- Analyzing iOS Malware & Nation-State Attacks
- iOS APT Attacks & Spyware Techniques
- Developing Custom iOS Malware for Red Teaming
- Bypassing MDM (Mobile Device Management) Security
- iOS Exploit Development & Zero-Day Research
- Developing & Deploying Custom Frida Hooks for iOS
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – IOS Penetration Testing
iOS Penetration Testing is the process of analyzing and exploiting security vulnerabilities in iOS applications to identify risks and improve security.
- Ethical Hackers & Penetration Testers
- Mobile Security Researchers
- iOS Developers Looking to Secure Apps
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Insecure Data Storage (Keychain, Plist Files, NSUserDefaults)
- Weak Authentication & Authorization
- API Security Issues (Broken Authentication, Insecure Endpoints)
- SSL Pinning & Jailbreak Detection Bypass
- Insecure WebView Implementations
A jailbroken device allows deeper testing, but you can still perform basic security assessments using an emulator or an unmodified device.
- Frida & Objection – Runtime analysis and app manipulation
- Burp Suite – API & network traffic interception
- MobSF – Static and dynamic analysis of iOS apps
- Hopper & Ghidra – Reverse engineering iOS binaries
- Cycript & LLDB – Debugging and analyzing app behavior
You can reverse engineer the IPA file using tools like Hopper, Ghidra, and Frida to extract information and analyze its security posture.
- Bypassing Jailbreak Detection – Modifying security checks
- Bypassing SSL Pinning – Intercepting encrypted traffic
- Code Injection & Hooking – Manipulating app behavior at runtime
Yes, but only when performed with proper authorization. Testing apps without permission is illegal and unethical.
While some tools work on Windows and Linux, having a Mac is recommended for full iOS app analysis and development.
iOS has stricter security controls (App Sandboxing, Keychain, Secure Enclave) compared to Android. However, both involve reverse engineering, API security, and runtime manipulation.
- 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
- iOS Security Engineer
- Penetration Tester (Mobile Apps)
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.
