Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST) is a specialized security assessment that evaluates the security posture of mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms, including the application itself, its backend services, APIs, and data storage mechanisms.
This service is designed for enterprises, financial institutions, healthcare providers, SaaS companies, and organizations delivering customer-facing or internal mobile apps. Mobile Application Security Testing addresses business risks such as data leakage, insecure authentication, API abuse, privacy violations, and regulatory non-compliance, ensuring mobile apps are secure, resilient, and trusted by users.
Our Mobile Application Security Testing service delivers comprehensive coverage across the mobile ecosystem:
iOS & Android Application Testing
Native, hybrid, and cross-platform applications
Static & Dynamic Analysis
Binary analysis, runtime behavior testing, and reverse engineering
Authentication & Authorization Testing
Login flows, MFA implementation, session management
Data Storage & Privacy Testing
Local storage, keychains, shared preferences, secure enclaves
API & Backend Integration Testing
REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and server-side trust relationships
Network Communication Security
TLS configuration, certificate pinning, man-in-the-middle attacks
Reverse Engineering & Tampering Resistance
Obfuscation, jailbreak/root detection, anti-debugging controls
Third-Party SDK & Dependency Review
Security risks from embedded libraries and services
Mobile Application Security Testing delivers measurable value and risk reduction:
Protect Sensitive User Data
Prevent exposure of personal, financial, and health information
Reduce Risk of Mobile-Based Attacks
Identify vulnerabilities exploited through mobile devices
Enhance User Trust & Brand Reputation
Deliver secure, reliable mobile experiences
Support Compliance & Privacy Requirements
Meet regulatory and industry security expectations
Reduce Costly Post-Release Fixes
Identify issues early in the development lifecycle
Enable Secure Mobile Innovation
Support rapid feature delivery without increasing risk
Our Mobile Application Security Testing methodology follows a structured, risk-based approach:
Identify mobile platforms, application versions, and backend services
Define testing depth (black-box, gray-box, or white-box)
Analyze app architecture, data flows, and trust boundaries
Identify high-risk attack vectors
Perform static and dynamic analysis of mobile apps
Test APIs, authentication flows, and data storage mechanisms
Validate exploitability of identified vulnerabilities
Assess business and privacy impact
Deliver actionable findings and secure coding guidance
Optional retesting and developer walkthroughs
Our Mobile Application Security Testing services align with leading security and regulatory standards:
OWASP Mobile Top 10
OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS)
OWASP API Security Top 10
NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF)
NIST SP 800-53
ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002
PCI DSS (for payment-related apps)
GDPR, HIPAA, and regional privacy regulations
We offer flexible Mobile Application Security Testing engagement options:
Project-Based Mobile App Testing
One-time assessments for specific applications or releases
Continuous Mobile Security Testing
Ongoing testing aligned with CI/CD pipelines
Retainer-Based Services
On-demand testing and advisory support
Pre-Compliance & Audit Support
Targeted testing for regulatory readiness
Mobile Security Advisory
Secure architecture and development guidance