Mobile Application Security Testing
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Overview : Mobile Application Security Testing
Mobile app testing is the process of checking if a mobile app is safe, works well, and runs smoothly on different devices. Mobile applications today are part of a larger system that includes servers, networks, and cloud storage, not just the phone itself. That’s where VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) comes in. It helps find and fix security issues, protecting the app from threats like fraud, malware infection, data leakage, and other security vulnerabilities.
Mobile Application Security Testing Methodology
To safeguard sensitive data and maintain trust, organizations rely on Mobile App Testing. This process combines static analysis and dynamic analysis to uncover vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers.
Industry-recognized frameworks and standards are applied to ensure comprehensive mobile application testing. These include the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, MASVS (Mobile Application Security Verification Standard), NIST guidelines, and both the OWASP Mobile Top 10 and OWASP Top 10 to identify critical risks and vulnerabilities.
Together, these frameworks provide a robust foundation for securing mobile applications against evolving threats.
Our Approach of Mobile Security Testing
Scope of Work
The scope of the mobile application involves identifying the security measures that were employed, testing goals, and sensitive information. In essence, this step entails complete client synchronization, during which the client and the examiner come to an agreement to defend from legal actions.
Intelligence gathering
It is the process of acquiring information about threats to people, or organizations and using that information to defend them. In order to gain a general understanding of the application, this stage involves analyzing the application's design and scope.
Application to be mapped
The next phase is mapping the application, which involves manually and automatically scanning programmes to finish the previous stage. Maps can give testers a better knowledge of the programme under test, including entry points, data held, and other potential serious flaws.
Exploitation
It is the phase in which security testers get into an application by taking advantage of the flaws found in the earlier procedure. At this point, it is also necessary to identify real flaws and real strengths.
Reporting
The primary output of the reporting and analysis phase as well as the entire assessment process is the final evaluation report. A crucial stage for the customer is when security testers provide findings on applications' weaknesses that are found and explain the negative consequences of those weaknesses.
Mobile Application Security Assessment Types
Black-Box Testing
Black-Box Testing, also known as behavioral or external testing, is a technique where the tester evaluates the application without any prior knowledge of its internal code structure, implementation details, or logic. The focus is entirely on inputs and outputs - how the mobile application responds to different scenarios based on its specifications and intended behavior.
At Kratikal, our Mobile Application Black-Box Testing begins by gathering essential information about the target and performing static analysis of the application using the provided APK or IPA files. Leveraging advanced methods, our security analysts scan the mobile application to uncover hidden vulnerabilities within its code and functionality. Following the OWASP Mobile Application Security Guide and industry best practices, our experts replicate real-world attack scenarios to deliver a thorough and reliable assessment of the app’s security posture.
Grey-Box Testing
Grey-Box Testing is a hybrid approach that combines the strengths of both Black-Box and White-Box testing. In this method, testers have partial knowledge of the application’s inner workings, such as access to credentials, build information, or module details. This limited insight allows for more context-aware testing, helping to uncover flaws that might arise from weak coding practices or architectural gaps.
At Kratikal, our Grey-Box Mobile Application Testing provides security consultants with just enough background information to emulate insider threats and sophisticated attack scenarios. By blending external testing with selective internal insights, we streamline the process, increase efficiency, and ensure a more comprehensive evaluation of your mobile application’s resilience against real-world risks.
Benefits
Protect Sensitive Data
Identifies Hidden Vulnerabilities
Ensures Regulatory Compliance
Enhances Application Reliability
Builds Customer Confidence
FAQs
What is mobile application security testing?
It is the process of assessing a mobile app using black box and grey box testing to find security weaknesses, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.
What all needs to be taken into account while testing on mobile devices?
A few factors need to be taken into consideration - Stable across operating systems, Impressive Performance, Great user Experience, uniform scalability, usability, and many more.
What is the approach for mobile application security testing?
The approach for mobile app testing involves defining scope and objectives, gathering app details, performing static and dynamic analysis, manually testing for vulnerabilities, safely exploiting risks, reporting findings with fixes, and verifying remediation through retesting.
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