BSides Kerala 2025 Speakers

Rajarshi Patra

Security Researcher at Traboda Cyberlabs




Workshop: Breaking and Securing Android Apps

This comprehensive security workshop offers an easy-intermediate, immersive learning experience designed for cybersecurity professionals and developers seeking to master Android application security. The workshop takes the participants through hands-on based vulnerability analysis and exploit development techniques, which gives a head start in Android application security.

Participants will gain a holistic understanding of Android app security, encompassing both defensive strategies and offensive security techniques. The program is meticulously crafted to equip attendees with the expertise to:


1. Identify and analyze complex security vulnerabilities in the Android application ecosystem
2. Gain experience in handling various tools to do static and dynamic analysis
3. Find bugs in real-world Android applications

Objectives of workshop:
1. Introduction to Android Architecture and application development ecosystem.
2. Get familiar with popular Android reversing tools.
3. Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in the Android environment using various tools

Syllabus:
Module 1: Android Ecosystem (Foundational Understanding) (30 mins)
1.1. Android Architecture
1.2. Unpack the Android component ecosystem

Module 2: Static Analysis (20 mins) (Hands-on)
2.1. Reverse Engineering tools and Usecases

Module 3: Android Application Vulnerability Analysis (70 mins) (Hands-on)
3.1. Identifying Android Vulnerabilities through Static Analysis
3.2. Exploiting Android Vulnerabilities at Runtime

Rajarshi Patra

Rajarshi Patra is a dedicated Security Researcher at Traboda Cyberlabs, specializing in Windows Malware Research and Android Security. With a strong passion for cybersecurity, Rajarshi has made significant contributions to the field through innovative research and hands-on expertise. As the lead organizer of bi0smeetups, a monthly cybersecurity event held in Bangalore, Rajarshi has successfully fostered a vibrant community of security enthusiasts and professionals.

He has also contributed to prestigious security initiatives, including the NCIIPC Pentathon and the Hardware Hacking Village at the Cisco Security Summit.In 2024, Rajarshi proudly represented India at the Global Cybersecurity Camp (GCC), a prestigious international cybersecurity event, showcasing his skills on a global platform. With a proven track record of organizing and contributing to high-profile security events, Rajarshi is committed to sharing knowledge, inspiring others, and advancing the field of cybersecurity.