Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - CMPT 982 G300

Special Topics in Networks and Systems (3)

Mobile Security

Class Number: 7273

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will discuss security issues involving mobile devices and apps with a focus on the following aspects:

  • App Development
  • Reverse engineering
  • Attacking apps
  • Program Analysis
  • Research Topics
This course will primarily focus on Android.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course is a special topic course on Mobile Security.

The goal of this course aims to help understand the following:

  • Mobile Security Threats
  • Mobile Operating System Security
  • Mobile Application Security
  • Hands-On Attack and Defense Skills
  • Mobile Network Security
  • Compliance and Best Practices
  • Security for Emerging Mobile Technologies

Grading

NOTES:

Hands-on projects/homework: 50%
Midterm: 20%
Final: 30%

REQUIREMENTS:

Programming languages:

  • Java
  • C and system programming (pointers, memory management, syscalls, ...)

Know the basics of:

  • TCP/IP networking
  • Linux-based operating systems

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Slides are the primary material.
Other online material will be listed in slides.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.