iOS Application Security: The Definitive Guide for Hackers and Developers

iOS Application Security: The Definitive Guide for Hackers and Developers

<div><p>Eliminating security holes in iOS apps is critical for any developer who wants to protect their users from the bad guys. In <i>iOS Application Security</i>, mobile security expert David Thiel reveals common iOS coding mistakes that create serious security problems and shows you how to find and fix them.</p><p>After a crash course on iOS application structure and Objective-C design patterns, you'll move on to spotting bad code and plugging the holes. You'l learn about:</p><ul><li>The iOS security model and the limits of its built-in protections</li><li>The myriad ways sensitive data can leak into places it shouldn't, such as through the pasteboard</li><li>How to implement encryption with the Keychain, the Data Protection API, and CommonCryptoLegacy flaws from C that still cause problems in modern iOS applications</li><li>Privacy issues related to gathering user data and how to mitigate potential pitfalls</li></ul><p>Don't let your app's security leak become another headline. Whether you're looking to bolster your app's defenses or hunting bugs in other people's code, <i>iOS Application Security</i> will help you get the job done well.</p></div>