Mobile Application Security Testing

Mobile Application Security Testing

Overview : Mobile Application Security Testing

Mobile application testing include analysing them for the required levels of quality, functionality, compatibility, usability, and performance. It is a Linux-based operating system that was created particularly for touchscreen mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones. Mobile devices are no longer only a method of cellular telephony; rather, mobile apps are part of the larger mobile ecosystem, which includes servers, data centres, network infrastructure, and mobile devices. VAPT for mobile apps is an important stage in the whole review process since it improves app security and minimises the chance of fraud, malware infection, data leakage, and other security flaws.

Methodology

Mobile application security testing is the process of examining the code and application characteristics for weaknesses. This approach combines static analysis, code review, and penetration testing. There are several programmes available for mobile devices that help users simplify their lives. Organizations are being hired to do mobile application security testing as hacks get more sophisticated.

samsung-1283938__480

Black Box

Black Box testing, also known as behavioural testing or external testing, is a type of software testing approach in which no prior knowledge of an application's internal code structure, implementation characteristics, or internal paths is required. It focuses on the application's input and output and is fully dependent on the software's specs and needs.

Gray Box

Gray box testing is a software testing technique that combines black box and white box testing. It is used to evaluate an application while just having a broad awareness of its fundamental code. It looks for and finds context-specific faults caused by the application's bad code structure.

Benefits

innovation

Usability & Functionality

secure

Secure Code Evaluation

os

Operating System Compatibility

laptop

Compatibility & Functionality

Our Approach

Scope of Work

The scope of the mobile application includes specifying the security measures used, testing objectives, and sensitive information. This phase comprises total client synchronisation, during which the client and the examiner agree to defend against legal proceedings.

istockphoto-1279502184-170667a

Intelligence Gathering

It is the process of gathering information about potential risks to individuals or organisations and then using that knowledge to defend them. This step entails studying the application’s architecture and scope in order to obtain a general grasp of the application.

internet-3589684__480

Application to be Mapped

The application is then mapped, which entails manually and automatically scanning programmes to complete the prior stage. Maps can help testers gain a better understanding of the software being tested, including access points, data held, and other potentially critical issues.

iot-4085382__480

Exploitation

It is the stage at which security testers get access to an application by exploiting defects discovered in the previous technique. It is also vital at this time to identify true problems and real strengths.

computer-1591018__340

Reporting

The final evaluation report is the principal product of the reporting and analysis phase, as well as the overall assessment process. When security testers share findings on application flaws and describe the negative effects of those holes, this is a critical stage for the client.

istockphoto-1412382143-170667a

FAQs

There are several challenges with testing mobile applications: there are too many devices in the globe, different screen sizes, limited mobile network bandwidth, and security concerns.

A few elements must be considered: stability across operating systems, impressive performance, a great user experience, uniform scalability, usability, and many more.

Appium, Robotium, and Selendroid are several tools for testing mobile applications.

There are three factors which influence the Mobile Application Testing –
a) Mobile Devices
b) Mobile Simulators
c) Network Conditions