Mobile applications, or apps, are increasingly a part of everyday life
A security breach through a mobile app can devastate a company with bad publicity and the loss of their positive brand reputation. Companies can also suffer financial implications, including fines for non-compliance with UK regulations.
With mobile applications processing massive amounts of sensitive data, they have become an ideal target for cybercriminals, who are extremely aggressive in this space.
Mobile application testing will protect apps and devices against cyber-attacks and the rapidly increasing amount of malware. Operating systems like iOS and Android all fall within the scope of security testing..
A valid test looks for data leaks, authorisation errors, authentication errors, and improper session handling. Testing can also include a review of your company’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) policy.
Determining the controls in place to protect access to sensitive information.
Testing methodology
Testing searches for:
Insecure data storage
Unintended data leakage
Poor server-side controls
Broken cryptography
Weak authentication and authorisation
Inadequate transport layer protection
Client-side injection
Improper session handling
API vulnerabilities
Improper session handling
Poor binary protections
Security decision from untrusted inputs
The security company you work with should be CREST accredited and capable of highlighting vulnerabilities and offering critical remedial advice. CyberTech Next works with companies using few or many apps and those testing their first apps through to those that have tested hundreds. Testing is tailored to your organisation, considering your goals and priorities. Contact CyberTech Next to talk to one of our experts about your needs..
Whilst our teams can be relied upon to provide excellence in a single engagement, Omni excel at helping our clients mitigate the risks of their changing threat landscape for the long term, through a bespoke delivery of compliance and security services..