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 to Mobile Application Security Testing
Scope of Work
In mobile application security testing, this stage involves identifying the security measures already in place, testing goals, and areas containing sensitive information. At Kratikal, we ensure complete synchronization with the client at this stage, aligning on objectives, boundaries, and responsibilities. This mutual agreement safeguards both parties from legal complications while setting a solid foundation for a structured and effective assessment.
Intelligence gathering
The next step is acquiring a deep understanding of the mobile application’s architecture, design, and underlying technologies. This phase of mobile app testing goes beyond simple data collection. It involves analyzing the application’s overall design and scope to uncover potential risks. By gaining this comprehensive view early on, Kratikal ensures that subsequent testing is both precise and impactful.
Planning-Analysis
Once the groundwork is laid, we move into strategic planning and threat simulation. This phase focuses on designing a robust testing strategy to replicate real-world attack scenarios without disrupting live operations. With an exhaustive set of test cases tailored to mobile environments, we optimize the testing process to ensure maximum coverage and minimal risk. This careful planning allows us to anticipate challenges, emulate authentic threats, and prepare for effective vulnerability discovery.
Vulnerability Detection
This stage forms the core of the mobile application penetration test. Leveraging both Static Analysis and Dynamic Analysis, Kratikal systematically identifies vulnerabilities across the app. Custom scripts, designed around the business logic, are executed alongside manual testing to ensure accuracy and depth. Approximately 80% of the testing effort is concentrated here, as we uncover the most probable attack vectors and evaluate the security posture of both static components and dynamic behaviors.
Reporting
The final stage of mobile application security testing is where findings are transformed into actionable insights. Kratikal delivers comprehensive, evidence-backed reports that detail each vulnerability, its threat level, potential impact, and recommended remediation strategies that are AI-based. To ensure clarity, our experts walk the client’s development team through every bug, proof of concept, and real-world impact scenario. These collaborative discussions are designed to highlight issues and empower development teams with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively mitigate risks and strengthen the mobile application’s security posture.
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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