Accession Number:

ADA576286

Title:

Development and Analysis of Security Policies in Security Enhanced Android

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Rimando, Ryan A.

Report Date:

2012-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

121.0

Abstract:

This thesis examines Security Enhanced Android. Both its policy and its additional security features are explored. The policy is examined in depth, providing a better understanding of the security provided by SE Android. We analyze the default SE Android policy. We identify a potential weakness and change the policy to facilitate control over communication channels. A proof-of-concept set of applications is developed to demonstrate how SE Android can be used to improve application security. The proof-of-concept policy is then analyzed to determine if security goals are met.

Descriptors:

• *CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS
• *MOBILE COMPUTING
• *POLICIES
• *SECURITY
• COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science
• Computer Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE