Summary Of Chapter 1 (Looking At The Ecosystem)
In this chapter you have seen how the Android operating system has grown
over the years to conquer the mobile operating system (OS) market from the
bottom up. The chapter walked you through the main players involved in the
Android ecosystem, explaining their roles and motivations. You took a close
look at the various problems that plague the Android ecosystem, including how
they affect security. Armed with a deep understanding of Android’s complex
ecosystem, one can easily pinpoint key problem areas and apply oneself more
effectively to the problem of Android security.
The next chapter provides an overview of the security design and architecture
of Android. It dives under the hood to show how Android works, including
how security mechanisms are enforced.
