Mobile application penetration testing services
Our web application penetration testing services help modern organizations identify & fix vulnerabilities in their mission-critical mobile apps that may compromise sensitive data.
Our mobile app security testing approach combines manual techniques, business logic exploits and automated tools based on the mobile OWASP top 10 methodology to maximize vulnerability coverage and uncover critical attack paths that would be used in a real-world hacking scenario.
What you'll get after testing your mobile app:
- High-level findings & recommended measures for non-technical stakeholders
- Technical report with prioritized vulnerabilities, evidence & recommended fixes
- Expert guidance on mobile application security posture improvement strategies
- Attestation to meet compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, etc.)
What is mobile application penetration testing?
Mobile application pentesting is a critical process that examines and fortifies mobile applications against cyber threats by mimicking real-world hacking techniques to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations. Testing the security of your mobile application is imperative in today’s technologically advanced age, where mobile apps are not only more prevalent, but also increasingly complex and integral to business operations. As applications become more customized, proprietary, and diverse, the security risks they face are inherently complex and varied. Our recognized expertise in this area has been instrumental in protecting numerous mission-critical mobile apps from complex business logic flaws and technical vulnerabilities that go far beyond a traditional network security assessment.
In a digital environment where threats are increasingly targeting mobile applications, compliance standards such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 and SOC 2 are becoming more stringent and often include mobile applications within their scope. Organizations are now faced with additional requirements to navigate and comply with. Our Mobile App Pentest Services not only help you strengthen your mobile applications, but also ensure that you successfully navigate and comply with complex requirements as efficiently and effectively as possible.
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Why should you perform mobile application penetration testing?
- Tackle unique mobile app security risks
Mobile apps have design elements unique to their architecture. These can expose sensitive data and functionalities to manual hacking techniques. Mobile app penetration testing can identify and address these vulnerabilities. - Navigate complex app interactions
Mobile applications frequently interact with multiple APIs and back-end services. This complexity often results in unique security challenges and vulnerabilities, which are best assessed through specialized testing. - Address platform-specific risks
iOS and Android platforms present their own sets of mobile app security challenges. Mobile app penetration testing can help in tailoring mitigation strategies specific to your chosen platform. - Safeguard user privacy & data security
One of the core objectives of mobile app security is to handle user data in a manner that’s both secure and compliant with regulations. Mobile App Penetration testing can assess how well your app meets these crucial requirements.
How will mobile application pen testing help secure my apps?
- Identify and exploit vulnerabilities
We manually test your mobile app security to discover and exploit weaknesses, using hacker-like tactics to pave the way for real-world remediation strategies. - Validate business logic
Our testing examines the app’s business logic to identify potential weak points that could be manipulated, guaranteeing the app functions as securely as intended. - Fortify API communications
We assess the security controls of your APIs to ensure robust, encrypted communication between the app and back-end servers. - Scrutinize third-party components
Our mobile app pen testing services also evaluate third-party libraries, SDKs, and APIs integrated into your app to make sure they don’t introduce new vulnerabilities and are securely implemented.
What will be assessed during a mobile app penetration test?
- User data security
Data storage, transmission, encryption, and user privacy settings. - API and backend security
API authentication, authorization, data validation, and secure communication. - Business logic integrity
Workflow, data processing, transaction processes, and error handling. - Platform and OS security
Platform-specific vulnerabilities, OS-level security, and interaction with device hardware. - Third-Party Integrations
Security of third-party services, libraries, and SDKs integrated into the app. - And more
Including code security, memory handling, session management, and more.
OWASP Mobile Top 10
Vulnerabilities
Our methodology integrates the OWASP Mobile Top 10 standards to identify vulnerabilities unique to each mobile application.
Our tests focus on best practices for mobile application security, including both backend and front-end.
- Injection flaws
- Security misconfiguration
- Insecure Direct Object Reference
- Cross-site request forgery
- Authentification and session management
- Insecure data storage
- Insecure communication
- Code tampering
- Insufficient cryptography
- Extraneous functionality
Mobile application pentesting key benefits
Improved mobile app security
Elevate the overall security of your mobile applications by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors.
Revenue stream protection
Safeguarding in-app purchases and transaction functionalities from vulnerabilities that could disrupt sales and negatively impact revenue.
Achieved regulatory compliance
Successfully meet the cybersecurity requirements of various regulatory standards and third-parties, avoiding fines and penalties.
Better development practices
Implement penetration testing insights into development practices, ensuring mobile app security is factored in during future updates.
Minimized downtimes
Identifying vulnerabilities exploitable to cause service interruptions, ensuring your mobile applications are available and reliable for users at all times.
Informed security investments
Use testing findings to make data-driven decisions on where to allocate resources and investments within your mobile app and hosting infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions about mobile app pentesting
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When should I conduct a penetration test of my app?
Mobile application pen test should ideally be performed at least annually to ensure consistent security against evolving threats. Additionally, it’s recommended to conduct a pen test after any significant changes or updates to the application or its hosting infrastructure, as new features, integrations or modifications can introduce new unknown vulnerabilities.
Here are some common use cases for a pentest:
- As part of the development cycle of an application. (To test the security of a new feature/app)
- To comply with security requirements. (3rd-parties, PCI, ISO27001, etc.)
- To secure sensitive data from exfiltration.
- To prevent infections by malware. (Ransomware, spyware, etc.)
- To prevent disruptive cyberattacks. (Such as denial of service)
- As part of a cybersecurity risk management strategy.
All businesses are advised to conduct a penetration test at least once a year, as well as after any significant upgrades or modifications to the company network. Given the rapid rate at which new exploits are discovered, we generally recommend that quarterly tests are performed.
Will the test allow us to meet compliance requirements?
Every year, our mobile application penetration tests helps a wide range of organizations meet their compliance requirements.
By identifying vulnerabilities in your web apps that require attention and providing recommendations to address them, organizations can easily demonstrate their improved security posture to third-parties.
After corrective measures have been deployed, we go one step further by conducting remediation testing to validate the fixes. This allows us provide an official attestation that the identified vulnerabilities have been successfully remediated. This end-to-end service enables organizations to efficiently meet and maintain compliance standards such as SOC2, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, etc.
How long does a penetration testing project generally last?
The time required to successfully execute a penetration test depends on the scope and type of test. Most penetration tests can be performed within a couple of days, but some can span over several weeks, sometimes even months depending on the complexity of the project.
What is the typical cost of a project?
The cost of a penetration test varies significantly based on the scope of the assessment, making it challenging for providers to provide a reliable price range for a typical project.
In the case of Mobile App penetration testing, the complexity of the application is the primary factor that influences pricing.
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Which testing methodologies do you follow?
As a leading provider in application security testing, we adhere to globally recognized standards and methodologies. We leverage the OWASP Top 10 to help our clients secure their Web App against the most damaging vulnerabilities found in modern applications, including complex business logic flaws. Beyond that, we also utilize the MITRE ATT&CK framework to comprehensively test the Web App’s security against the latest hacking techniques and strategies. This approach ensures that your application is fortified against attempts to breach modern Web Apps, tamper with critical functions, or access and steal sensitive data.
Is the testing process disruptive to operations?
Our testing methodologies are designed to minimize disruptions. The overwhelming majority of our projects are entirely unnoticeable for our clients. We understand the importance of maintaining operational continuity, and as such, we coordinate closely with your team to ensure minimal operational impact during the testing process when an assessment may cause any impact on in-production systems.
Vumetric is a recognized mobile application penetration testing provider
Vumetric is an ISO9001-certified provider entirely dedicated to penetration testing with more than 15 years of experience in the industry.
Our application testing approach is focused on manual techniques and business logic exploits to uncover critical attack paths that would be used in a real-world hacking scenario.
With extensive hands-on experience in the field, our team of experts has delivered security testing projects across a wide range of applications, providing actionable insights and acting as trusted advisors to our clients and securing their end users and critical data from breaches.
- Top industry certifications (CISSP, OSCP, CRTO, GWAPT, etc.)
- Fast response time & quick turnover with our in-house team of experts
- Proven testing methodologies (OWASP, MITRE, OSSTMM, etc.)
- Application testing beyond simple automated scans leaving no stones unturned
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