Android Fundamentals introduces students to the Android operating system from a security and analysis perspective. The course provides foundational knowledge of Android architecture, application structure, authentication mechanisms, data storage, and filesystem artifacts. Students learn how Android applications are packaged, permissioned, executed, and how security-relevant artifacts are created and stored on the device. The course emphasizes platform familiarity, artifact awareness, and basic security analysis rather than exploit development or reverse engineering. Hands-on labs reinforce emulator usage, SQLite analysis, APK inspection, permission assessment, and examination of malicious application behavior.
Intended Audience: This course is intended for students new to Android and mobile security concepts, including junior cyber operators, analysts, mobile examiners, and security practitioners who require foundational familiarity with Android systems. No prior mobile security experience is required.