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Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS

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Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS

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February 2026

Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Writing Secure Code in iOS Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

This course on iOS Security is designed for intermediate to advanced learners who have a background in iOS development or security. Participants will delve into the intricacies of managing iOS memory effectively, gaining a solid understanding of Swift pointers and techniques to prevent overflows. The course will also cover the implementation and verification of encryption techniques in iOS applications, including the use of keychain and data persistence strategies. Additionally, learners will identify common data risks in iOS applications and explore strategies to mitigate these risks, with a focus on file protection and network security.

In this module, you'll dive into the essentials of iOS memory management. We'll explore Swift pointers and how to prevent overflows through hands-on activities. Remember to review the basics of memory allocation to get the most out of this module!

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videos•Total 45 minutes
  • iOS Memory overview•14 minutes
  • Swift pointers•9 minutes
  • Understanding overflows•13 minutes
  • Buffer overflows•9 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Memory corruption quiz•30 minutes

This module takes you through the world of encryption on iOS. You'll learn to implement encryption techniques and use keychain for secure data storage. Make sure to practice the exercises on data persistence to solidify your understanding!

What's included

18 videos1 assignment

18 videos•Total 183 minutes
  • iOS Storage overview•8 minutes
  • Exploring the iOS File System•9 minutes
  • Preparing for encryption•4 minutes
  • Core data•12 minutes
  • Data persistence, part 1•13 minutes
  • Data persistence, part 2•14 minutes
  • Saving•13 minutes
  • Verifying, part 1•12 minutes
  • Verifying, part 2•9 minutes
  • Encryption, part 1•14 minutes
  • Encryption, part 2•9 minutes
  • Keychain•9 minutes
  • Using keychain•9 minutes
  • Save user secrets•9 minutes
  • Hashing•12 minutes
  • Generating random rules•9 minutes
  • Hashing passwords•9 minutes
  • Adding salt•9 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Encryption & storage quiz•30 minutes

Focus on safeguarding your iOS applications in this module. We'll cover common data risks and how to protect your files and network. Don't forget to explore the API security exercises to apply what you've learned!

What's included

14 videos1 assignment

14 videos•Total 140 minutes
  • Common data risks, part 1•14 minutes
  • Common data risks, part 2•8 minutes
  • Protecting files, part 1•8 minutes
  • Protecting files, part 2•7 minutes
  • Saving data•14 minutes
  • Network security•15 minutes
  • HTTP exception•10 minutes
  • App backgrounding•5 minutes
  • Backgrounding an app•11 minutes
  • API security•12 minutes
  • Storing an API key in keychain•9 minutes
  • Interprocess communication, part 1•14 minutes
  • Interprocess communication, part 2•4 minutes
  • Preventing race conditions•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Protecting data quiz•30 minutes

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