Course Overview
Mobile applications have become the backbone of digital services across industries, but their widespread use exposes organizations to unique security and compliance challenges. From insecure coding practices to data leakage and regulatory non-compliance, mobile apps are a frequent target for cyberattacks.
This Mobile Application Security and Compliance Training Course provides participants with tools to identify vulnerabilities, apply secure development practices, and meet compliance obligations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. It also emphasizes the role of governance and continuous monitoring in protecting sensitive user data.
Through technical labs, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain hands-on skills to assess mobile apps, strengthen defenses, and align with compliance requirements.
Course Benefits
Strengthen mobile application security practices.
Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in apps.
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
Apply secure coding and development lifecycle methods.
Build long-term strategies for mobile app resilience.
Course Objectives
Explore mobile app threat landscapes and vulnerabilities.
Apply secure coding and testing practices.
Conduct penetration testing for mobile apps.
Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
Manage risks in mobile development and deployment.
Develop governance strategies for app security.
Build secure and compliant mobile ecosystems.
Training Methodology
The course blends expert-led lectures, technical labs, compliance case studies, and penetration testing exercises for mobile apps.
Target Audience
Mobile app developers and engineers.
Cybersecurity and IT security professionals.
Risk and compliance officers.
Executives overseeing mobile strategies.
Target Competencies
Mobile application security.
Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Compliance and governance for mobile apps.
Penetration testing and vulnerability management.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Mobile Application Threat Landscape
Common attack vectors in mobile apps.
Risks from insecure coding and design flaws.
Case studies of mobile app breaches.
The role of governance in app security.
Unit 2: Secure Development and Testing Practices
Secure SDLC for mobile apps.
Input validation, encryption, and secure APIs.
Tools for static and dynamic app testing.
Workshop: secure coding for mobile apps.
Unit 3: Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
Mobile app penetration testing methodologies.
Identifying vulnerabilities in Android and iOS apps.
Exploiting and mitigating common weaknesses.
Lab: conducting a penetration test.
Unit 4: Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS obligations for mobile apps.
Managing app store compliance and requirements.
Risk management in regulated industries.
Exercise: mapping app risks to compliance needs.
Unit 5: Building Secure and Compliant Mobile Ecosystems
Governance and continuous monitoring strategies.
Securing third-party libraries and SDKs.
Future risks: 5G, IoT, and AI-enabled apps.
Roadmap for secure mobile innovation.
Ready to secure mobile applications and ensure compliance?
Join the Mobile Application Security and Compliance Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to build secure, compliant, and resilient apps.
The Mobile Application Security and Compliance Training Courses in Geneva provide professionals with the essential knowledge and technical capabilities needed to secure mobile applications across their development and operational lifecycles. Designed for cybersecurity specialists, software developers, IT auditors, compliance managers, and digital product owners, these programs emphasize how to build, test, and maintain secure mobile ecosystems while adhering to global data protection and security standards.
Participants gain an in-depth understanding of mobile security architectures, platform-specific security models, secure coding practices, and application threat analysis. The courses address risks associated with mobile operating systems, APIs, authentication flows, session management, and data storage. Through hands-on exercises and real-world testing scenarios, attendees learn to identify vulnerabilities such as insecure communication, weak encryption, code injection, reverse engineering exposure, and unauthorized access pathways.
These mobile application security training programs in Geneva also integrate key compliance considerations, including privacy-by-design principles, regulatory alignment, and governance requirements related to mobile data handling. Participants explore how to apply secure development lifecycle practices, integrate automated security testing tools, and implement continuous monitoring solutions to protect mobile applications in production. The curriculum bridges technical security measures with organizational oversight, ensuring application resilience across enterprise and consumer environments.
Interactive labs and case-based simulations allow professionals to practice threat modeling, penetration testing techniques, and secure configuration strategies tailored to both Android and iOS platforms.
Attending these training courses in Geneva provides a rich learning environment supported by expert-led instruction and diverse industry perspectives. Geneva’s international setting encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing across sectors such as finance, telecommunications, technology, and public services. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to design, secure, and maintain mobile applications that meet rigorous security expectations—enhancing user trust, protecting sensitive data, and supporting sustainable digital innovation.