Smartphones are hard to hack: Myth or reality?
Since the birth of the iPhone in 2007, the smartphone has become our mobile device of choice, allowing us to be more connected and productive than ever. With these extremely powerful mini computers in our pockets, containing private, confidential and sometimes sensitive data, it has evolved into an increasing target for hackers and government agencies alike from all over the globe. Hence, it is of importance to understand the major threat vectors as well as how to reduce the risks of our smartphone getting hacked. Through a mix of theory, real world examples and interactive discussions, you’ll discover how easy or difficult it can be to compromise a modern smartphone.
To help you take note digitally, you’ll receive a fill-able PDF workbook, that you can print if you prefer taking notes manually. To evaluate your knowledge and understanding, there will be three short quizzes throughout the training.
Content
Part #1: Smartphone security risks
- The 3 components of security
- The main motivations of hackers
- 8 ways hackers make money
- 3 indirect consequences of getting hacked
- Quiz
Part #2: Attacks vectors
- Physical access
- Close proximity
- Software & cloud
- 7 signs of compromise
- Quiz
Part #3
- Top 5 smartphone security mistakes
- Tools & techniques to prevent an attack
- Quiz
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this training, you'll get:
- A better appreciation about how vulnerable your smartphone really is
- Awareness of how your smartphone could get compromised
- Easy mitigations to quickly reduce the risk of your smartphone getting hacked
Training Method
A mix of theory, real world examples, interactive discussions and knowledge assessment through quizzes.
Organised By
Digital Learning Hub Luxembourg
Certification
Participation OnlyPrerequisites
Smartphone running at least iOS 16 or Android 11 and its derivatives (EMUI, MIUI, Color OS, OxygenOS, …)
Planning and location
09:00 - 16:00
Your trainer(s) for this course

Damien SCHREURS
I help people of all ages be more comfortable with technology so that they can be more productive, more creative, and more secure, online, and on their mobile device and their computer.