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Mobile Application Security Testing and Assurance

Mobile apps drive banking, retail and government services across Africa, making their security a direct business and customer risk. This course teaches developers and testers how to find and fix the weaknesses that commonly affect mobile applications. Delegates practise assessing app data storage, communications and authentication using realistic testing scenarios.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain the common security weaknesses found in mobile applications.
  • Assess insecure data storage and sensitive information exposure.
  • Test app communications and certificate handling for weaknesses.
  • Evaluate authentication and session management in mobile apps.
  • Review platform permissions and third party component risks.
  • Produce clear findings and remediation guidance for development teams.

Course outline

  1. 01Mobile Threats and Attack Surface
  2. 02Insecure Data Storage
  3. 03Testing App Communications
  4. 04Authentication and Session Handling
  5. 05Permissions and Component Risks
  6. 06Practical Testing Techniques
  7. 07Reporting and Remediation Guidance

Who should attend

Mobile developers, quality assurance testers and security analysts responsible for mobile application security.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Online3US$900Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Durban3R13,000Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
24 to 26 Nov 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
25 to 27 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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