"Symbian OS Platform Security" is a developer's guide to the enhanced security architecture introduced with Symbian OS™ v9. It contains information and insights invaluable when creating applications for the latest Symbian OS v9-based phones, such as the Sony Ericsson P990, W950 and M600.

This book covers the essential concepts and presents the security features with accompanying code examples.

Author: Craig Heath ISBN 0470018828

• benefits of platform security on mobile devices
• key concepts that underlie the architecture, such as the core principles of 'trust', 'capability' and data'caging'
• how to develop on a secure platform using real-world examples
• an effective approach to writing secure applications, servers and plug-ins, using real-world examples
• how to receive the full benefit of sharing data safely between applications
• importance of application certification and signing from the industry 'gatekeepers' of platform security
• market-oriented discussion of possible future developments in the field of mobile device security

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• P990 on Developer World>>
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• W950 on Developer World>>