Symbian OS Platform Security

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The book presents the philosophy of the platform security architecture in general terms, explain the security model employed, and then follow up with targeted advice for the developers of specific classes of software. It concludes with a market-oriented discussion of possible future developments in the field of mobile device security. Special Feature Serves as an introduction to the new security architecture of Symbian OS v9 and how it influences the decisions made by every developer who uses Symbian OS, either for device creation or for application creation. Describes the security model, the implications for the design of software running on it, and the new programming interfaces for working with platform security features Discusses the need for Platform Security on mobile devices and the concepts that underlie the architecture, such as the core principles of "trust," "capability," and "data caging" Explains how to develop on a secure platform; how to write secure applications, servers, and plugins; and how to share data safely between devices Features a market-oriented discussion of possible future developments in the field of mobile device security

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Craig has been working in IT security since 1988, including positions at The Santa Cruz Operation as security architect for SCO UNIX and at Lutris Technologies as security architect for the Enhydra Enterprise Java Application Server. He joined Symbian in 2002, working in product management and strategy. He has been a member of The Open Group Security Forum 1993, sitting on the Steering Committee since 1999. He has contributed to several published security standards, including XBSS, XDAS, and XSSO. He has also participated in standards work within POSIX, IETF, the Java Community Process, and the Open Mobile Alliance. Table of Contents Foreword Author’s Acknowledgements Symbian Press Acknowledgements Part I: Introduction to Symbian OS Platform Security Why a Secure Platform? Platform Security Concepts Part II: Application Development for Platform Security The Platform Security Environment How to Write Secure Applications How to Write Secure Servers How to Write Secure Plug-ins Sharing Data Safely Part III: Managing Platform Security Attributes Native Software Installer Enabling Platform Security Part IV: The Future of Mobile Device Security The Servant in Your Pocket Appendix A Capability Descriptions Appendix B Some Cryptography Basics Appendix C The Software Install API Glossary References Index