Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Providing the cybersecurity assurances you need when it comes to your critical mobile apps
Mobile application testing overview
The use of mobile applications continues to grow and for many organisations, they are now a critical technology on which their business operates.
Mobile apps often handle sensitive information and can provide access to back-end systems. This makes them an ideal target for threat actors and vulnerabilities within an application can provide access to sensitive data, as well as your wider network.
The cybersecurity of mobile applications is therefore vital and needs to be considered at all stages, from development through to deployment.
Common mobile apps and development languages we test include:
iOS
Android
Windows
Javascript
HTML5
CSS
Approaching mobile application testing
How can you approach mobile app testing?
Our mobile application tests are delivered remotely, simulating a real-world attack. Engagements can follow a number of different approaches, guided by your requirements and priorities:
Black Box Approach
Black box testing mimics a real-life attack scenario, where we have basic knowledge of the mobile application, but have no access to the source code or any admin/user credentials.
Black box assessments are typically used by clients who wish to find out if a malicious threat could gain access to an web application from the outside.
White Box Approach
White box testing provides our consultants with a level of access prior to the test, whether it’s access to source code or user credentials.
This type of testing assumes that an attacker already has some level of access within the mobile application and is designed to understand the potential damage that can be achieved.
Grey Box Approach
This is our preferred approach to mobile application penetration testing, as we believe it provides the best value test in terms of results.
It is a hybrid approach (combining both white box and black box testing elements) and provides a security overview of the application from both the outside and the inside.
What we review in mobile app testing
Our mobile app testing is aligned with industry standards such as OWASP and is tailored to your exact requirements, whether you’re looking to test the entire application or just specific areas of functionality. Our reviews can include:
Security configuration
& authentication
Application functionality, technology,
& data flow
Susceptibility to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS),
SQL & other injection attacks
Data transfer security, password
and sensitive data storage
Logic flaws such as access
control & broken authorisation
Testing against OWASP
Top 10 vulnerabilities
Not sure what type of testing you need?
Our team will be happy to discuss your individual requirements and provide a no obligation proposal based on your needs.
Our approach to mobile app penetration testing
The cybersecurity confidence we provide doesn’t come from a one size fits all solution.
Every mobile application penetration test goes through a rigorous process to ensure you get the best possible results. Below we outline the key stages our testing goes through:
1. Understanding your test requirements
No two organisations, or projects, are the same. We work closely with you to gain an in-depth knowledge of your needs and a detailed understanding of the mobile application under investigation, before putting forward a bespoke proposal of work.
2. Expert led, manual testing
Our web app testing services are conducted manually by our expert cybersecurity consultants and are designed to fully challenge your cybersecurity measures. All our consultants are directly employed by us, meaning we ensure the highest quality of service.
3. Reporting, tailored to your needs
Reporting isn’t just a piece of paper, it’s a process. Our reporting process can be tailored to suit your needs, providing you with timely, relevant, and detailed information, not just on our findings but also our expert remediation advice.
4. Post-test support & documentation
Our job doesn't finish on the delivery of a test report. We make our consultants available after the test to provide remediation support and can provide fix checks, as well as additional documentation where necessary.
Like the sound of our mobile application testing approach?
You can find out more about our test process and why it sets us apart.
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