Senior Android Engineer and author with deep knowledge of Android and passion for mobile security. Loves trail running, Mexican food and Belgium beer. Founder of SWmobile meetup group based in Bristol/Bath. https://www.meetup.com/swmobile/
Scott Alexander-Bown
Senior Andriod Engineer
What’s new in Android 15 Security?
Audience: Android Developers
Level: Beginner/Intermediate (No previous security experience required)
Talk Summary:
In "What's New in Android 15 Security?", we’ll guide Android developers through the essential security updates and restrictions introduced in Android 15. Starting with a brief recap of the key security changes from Android 14, we'll dive into the new restrictions and features in Android 15 that every developer should know:
- Supporting Android 15’s Private Space: Discover how to enable your app for this new feature to enhance user privacy while managing the challenges of a new type of process termination.
- New Mitigation for Task Hijacking: Explore the new security measures designed to prevent malicious background apps from bringing other apps to the foreground.
- Safer Intents: Discover enhanced safeguards that make intents more secure and robust, minimizing the risk of data leaks and unauthorized access.
- Further Foreground Service Restrictions: Understand the tightened restrictions on foreground services and how to adapt your app to comply.
- Recap of Privacy Sandbox Updates: Review the Privacy Sandbox and its updates in Android 15, focusing on how these changes impact user data handling and ad targeting.
Key Takeaways:
- Overview of Security Changes: Gain a clear understanding of the security updates in Android 15 and their implications for app development.
- Practical Compliance Tips: Learn actionable strategies to ensure your app remains compliant with the latest security restrictions when running and/or targeting Android 15.
- Leverage New Features: Discover how to take advantage of Android 15’s new security features to improve your app’s security and promote user privacy.
Speaker Experience:
With over 10 years of experience as a Senior Android Developer, co-authoring the Android Security Cookbook, and delivering talks internationally on Android security, I bring a deep understanding of the platform's security evolution. This will be a fresh and engaging talk for Droidcon London 2024.