This subject introduces students to security measures required in social apps running on mobile platforms, emphasizing the techniques necessary to design and code apps with security as an integral part of the development process.

Knowledge Core Competency Objectives:

1. State how to account for security in mobile social applications.
2. Describe how to apply software design best practices to mobile security.
3. Explain how to ensure security through test-driven development.
4. Describe how to use process automation to reduce or eliminate mistakes.
5. State how to use templates that can be applied to any social application project.

Skill Core Competency Objectives:

1. Apply the process to account for security in mobile social applications.
2. Apply software design best practices to mobile security.
3. Ensure security through test-driven development.
4. Use process automation to reduce or eliminate mistakes.
5. Use a process template on any social application project.

Upon completing this subject, students are expected to possess the knowledge and skills required for secure development practices in mobile social applications, ensuring that security is a fundamental consideration throughout the entire development lifecycle.