DocumentCode
1131604
Title
Understanding Android Security
Author
Enck, William ; Ongtang, Machigar ; McDaniel, Patrick
Author_Institution
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA
Volume
7
Issue
1
fYear
2009
Firstpage
50
Lastpage
57
Abstract
Google´s Android platform is a widely anticipated open source operating system for mobile phones. This article describes Android´s security model and attempts to unmask the complexity of secure application development. The authors conclude by identifying lessons and opportunities for future enhancements.
Keywords
Web services; operating systems (computers); security of data; android security; mobile phones; open source operating system; Application software; Cellular phones; Data security; Java; Manufacturing industries; Middleware; Operating systems; Programming; Shipbuilding industry; Social network services; Android; Smartphones; mobile phones; security;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Security & Privacy, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1540-7993
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSP.2009.26
Filename
4768655
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