

Ed Holloway-George
Lead Android Developer @ Kraken Field | Android GDE

Ed Holloway-George is an Android Developer and Google Developer Expert originally from Oxford, UK but now currently residing in Nottingham, UK.
An Android developer for over 10 years; Ed now works for Kraken Field as a Mobile Tech Lead having previously worked on well-known applications such as ASOS, National Trust, My Oxfam, Snoop, Carling Tap and many more.
In his spare time, Ed can be found playing trading card games and posting pictures of his dog.
Going Beyond Obfuscation: Advanced Techniques for Protecting Android Apps
Protecting intellectual property and preventing app manipulation is a significant concern for many businesses, and sometimes obfuscation just won't cut it. In this talk, we'll discuss how mobile devs can go beyond basic code obfuscation by exploring techniques like anti-tampering, anti-debugging, root detection, and other runtime application self-protection (RASP) methods to protect an app's code and data from reverse engineering and exploitation.
You will leave this talk with practical steps on how to make some significant steps in improving your app's security, and the pros/cons of doing so
