📱 Mobile Security Certification · 2025

GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)

Secure, assess, and test mobile devices and applications in enterprise environments. GMOB validates knowledge of Android and iOS device management, mobile application analysis and reverse engineering, malware mitigation, network traffic manipulation, and the complete mobile penetration testing methodology — for both security defenders and offensive testers.

Android Security iOS Security App Reverse Engineering Mobile Pen Testing Malware Mitigation Network Traffic MASVS Framework

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Android & iOS Device ManagementConfiguration, data structure, security models, and posture

App Analysis & Reverse EngineeringBinary analysis, permissions, evasion, and RE techniques

Network Traffic & SSL/TLS AttacksTraffic manipulation, interception, and encrypted channel testing

Malware Mitigation & Device ProtectionMobile malware defence and stolen device data protection

Exam Questions

2 hrs

Duration

71%

Passing Score

GIAC

Certified

Why It's Essential

Mobile Is the Largest Attack Surface in the Enterprise

With billions of mobile devices accessing enterprise systems globally, validated mobile security expertise is no longer optional. GMOB equips security professionals to properly assess, secure, and test the mobile devices that are accessing your most vital information.

Trending

6.8B+

Mobile Devices Accessing Enterprise Resources Globally

Mobile devices are the fastest-growing endpoint category in enterprise environments — and the most underprepared from a security assessment perspective.

Rising

Mobile Malware and App-Based Attacks Are Surging

Banking trojans, stalkerware, and rogue app campaigns are targeting both Android and iOS users at record rates — mobile security skills are increasingly critical.

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Dual-Use

Covers Both Defence and Offensive Mobile Testing

GMOB trains professionals in both securing mobile environments AND performing mobile penetration tests — a uniquely valuable combination for red and blue teams.

MASVS

Aligned to the Mobile Application Security Verification Standard

GMOB uses MASVS as the framework for mobile application security assessments — the global industry standard for mobile app security auditing.

Course Content

Complete GMOB Curriculum

Click any module to expand and explore the topics covered in detail.

Android & iOS Device Management

5 Topics

Android configuration, data structure, applications, and security models

iOS configuration, data structure, applications, and security models

Jailbreaking, rooting, and unlocking mobile devices — concepts, processes, and security ramifications

Mobile Device Management (MDM) and enterprise deployment security considerations

How Android and iOS security models affect the overall security posture of managed devices

Mobile Application Analysis & Security Assessments

5 Topics

Analysing mobile application binaries and permissions to detect potentially harmful behaviour

Using the Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) to audit mobile app security

Security evasion techniques used to test mobile application security controls

Manipulating mobile application behaviour to reveal vulnerabilities

Reverse-engineering applications on Android and iOS using common RE tools and techniques

Network Traffic Manipulation & Encrypted Channel Attacks

5 Topics

Techniques penetration testers use to manipulate mobile device network interactions

Capturing and manipulating network traffic from mobile devices in a test environment

Tools and techniques that exploit SSL/TLS channels during mobile device penetration testing

Rendering encryption ineffective and intercepting encrypted network communications

Practical proxying and traffic interception for mobile application security testing

Malware Mitigation & Device Data Protection

5 Topics

How to protect mobile device data from malware targeting Android and iOS platforms

Mitigating against malware targeted specifically to mobile operating systems

Protecting against data loss from stolen or lost mobile devices

Implementing technical controls to reduce risk from device theft and unauthorised access

Enterprise mobile security policies and technical safeguards for BYOD and corporate-owned devices

Who Is This For

For Security Teams Defending and Testing Mobile Devices

GMOB serves both defensive security teams who manage and secure mobile fleets, and offensive professionals who conduct mobile penetration tests and ethical hacking engagements.

Security Personnel

Penetration Testers

Ethical Hackers

Technical Auditors

Network & Sys Admins

Mobile Security Teams

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB) certification?

GMOB ensures that security professionals charged with protecting systems and networks know how to properly secure mobile devices accessing vital information. GMOB holders have demonstrated knowledge of assessing and managing mobile device and application security, as well as mitigating against malware and stolen device risks.

What are the GMOB exam requirements?

The GMOB exam consists of 75 questions, is web-based and proctored, has a 2-hour time limit, and requires a minimum passing score of 71%. Proctoring is available via ProctorU (remote) or PearsonVUE (onsite).

What topics does GMOB cover?

GMOB covers managing Android and iOS devices and applications, jailbreaking and rooting, mitigating against mobile malware and stolen devices, analysing and reverse engineering mobile applications, manipulating application behaviour, assessing application security using MASVS, manipulating network traffic, and intercepting encrypted network traffic.

Who should take the GMOB certification?

GMOB is designed for security personnel responsible for assessing, deploying, or securing mobile phones and tablets, penetration testers, ethical hackers, auditors who need deeper technical mobile skills, and network and system administrators who manage mobile device policies.

Does GMOB cover both Android and iOS?

Yes — GMOB comprehensively covers both Android and iOS platforms, including platform-specific security models, data structures, application management, jailbreaking/rooting techniques, and platform-appropriate penetration testing methodologies.

Is GMOB useful for penetration testers?

Absolutely — GMOB is highly relevant for penetration testers. The curriculum covers mobile application reverse engineering, SSL/TLS interception, network traffic manipulation, and MASVS-based security assessment methodologies that are directly applicable to mobile application penetration testing engagements.

Master Mobile Security with GMOB

Join Zetlan Technologies' GMOB programme and gain the mobile device security expertise needed to assess, secure, and test the mobile platforms that dominate today's enterprise. Earn your GIAC certification and lead in mobile security.

GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)

Mobile Is the Largest Attack Surface in the Enterprise

GMOB Exam Details

Complete GMOB Curriculum

For Security Teams Defending and Testing Mobile Devices

Frequently Asked Questions

Master Mobile Security with GMOB