Mobile Security | Defend the Devices That Move the World
Smartphones are no longer just communication tools鈥攖hey鈥檙e digital vaults, business terminals, and personal ID cards all in one. And with every swipe, tap, and download, they鈥檙e becoming the new frontline of cyber risk. This course gives you the skills to secure, investigate, and defend the most pervasive technology in modern life. Protect the Pocket-Sized Threat Surface Developed by Macquarie University鈥檚 Cyber Skills Academy鈥攔anked in the top 1% of universities globally and recognised as Australia鈥檚 leading cyber security school鈥攖his course has been co-designed with industry to reflect the fast-evolving realities of mobile threat landscapes, digital forensics, and enterprise security. You鈥檒l gain deep technical knowledge and forensic capability across: 鈥 Mobile architecture fundamentals including iOS and Android OS, secure boot processes, and encryption systems. 鈥 File system analysis and the interpretation of mobile digital artifacts for forensic investigation. 鈥 The use of specialist tools like Autopsy, FTK, and debug environments to recover and analyse mobile data. 鈥 Evidence acquisition techniques that uphold integrity and are admissible in court鈥攁cross memory, storage, and network traffic. 鈥 Deep static and runtime behavioural analysis of mobile applications to uncover hidden threats and trace user interactions. 鈥 Mobile device security mechanisms (e.g., authentication, encryption, anti-malware) and how attackers exploit them鈥攁nd how to stop them. Forensically Ready. Security Smart. Legally Sound. This course is ideal for law enforcement personnel, digital forensic analysts, security professionals, and anyone working in threat detection, mobility, or enterprise IT. You鈥檒l not only understand how mobile devices are targeted, but how to investigate them thoroughly鈥攁nd secure them intelligently. Whether you鈥檙e building resilience into your organisation or preparing for mobile threat response, this course ensures you have the skills to defend what鈥檚 in every hand and pocket. Investigate with precision. Defend with confidence. Secure the mobile edge.