Mobile Application Penetration Testing

Identifying security vulnerabilities within your critical mobile applications.

What is Mobile Application Penetration Testing?

A mobile application pentest assesses your mobile applications to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses. We can perform this service against: Android, iOS and Windows Phones.

Mobile application security testing aims to identify vulnerabilities that could then be used to access sensitive data.

How Can Your Business Benefit From Mobile Application Penetration Testing?

Mobile applications are used to remotely connect to various backend systems and environments. They often process and store large amounts of personal data and run on a variety of devices and operating systems. Due to their portable and mobile nature, it is essential that mobile application security is taken seriously and are thoroughly assessed.

Our CREST approved mobile application penetration testing service can provide you with insight into security vulnerabilities within what could be your most critical assets. We can:

Identify mobile specific security vulnerabilities.
Identify critical flaws within the application logic that may result in security issues.
Identify common insecure development practices.
Provide assurance that an expert team has reviewed the mobile application for security vulnerabilities and advised accordingly.

Commonly Asked Questions About Mobile Application Penetration Testing...

What is Mobile Application Penetration Testing?

Mobile application penetration testing is the security assessment of mobile applications by a trusted and experienced security consultant. This service can take place against both iOS and Android mobile applications.

How Long Does A Mobile Application Penetration Test Take?

The duration of a mobile application security penetration test depends primarily on the scope of the test and the complexity and type of mobile application assessed. Depending on the above factors, this can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. There is no difference in time for iOS or Android.

Who Performs Mobile Application Penetration Testing Services?

Our mobile application penetration testing is performed by a team of highly certified testers that have the necessary skills needed to find vulnerabilities in a controlled and approved manner. We have mobile application security specialists in our highly experienced team.

Will You Help Fix Identified Vulnerabilities?

If this is previously agreed, Ruptura InfoSecurity will assist in all remediation activities to assist in fixing identified security vulnerabilities. This will take place alongside existing web application development teams.

How Often Should a Mobile Application Penetration Test Take Place?

Penetration Testing Middle East recommends that mobile application penetration testing takes place at least every 6 months, or when key new features are added. This could be a new user management or payment feature for example.

Our Mobile Application Penetration Testing Lifecycle

Your organisation can rest assured that from start to finish, the process is as simple as can be – whilst still receiving an exceptional penetration testing service.

This is quickly becoming one of our most popular service offerings with our testers utilising, and often developing, cutting edge tools and techniques.

Your organisation can rest assured that from start to finish, the process is as simple as can be – whilst still receiving an exceptional penetration testing service.

Scoping

Ruptura InfoSecurity will learn about the key features of your mobile application through a scoping call or technical demo. Questions will be asked between all involved parties.

Approval

A proposal will be issued detailing the items in scope, terms and conditions, cost and duration of the project. Once this contract is mutually signed, the project will be scheduled and will shortly commence.

Discovery

Your dedicated penetration tester will begin enumerating the mobile application to identify potential attack paths and security vulnerabilities.

Assessment

The penetration tester will perform the penetration test and will identify and safely exploit any identified security vulnerabilities. Safe proof-of-concepts will be demonstrated.

Remediation

Where previously agreed, Ruptura InfoSecurity will assist your organisation in fully mitigating any identified risks. This will include working with existing development teams.

Debrief

A high level de-brief session will take place between Ruptura InfoSecurity and your key stakeholders. This will be tailored for both executive and technical members of staff.

Keeping Your Stakeholders Happy.

Customers
If you offer a mobile application to your customer base, you can provide them with security assurance that your application has been adequately penetration tested and subsequently secured. This can be an effective marketing tool for new and existing clients.

CISO / CTO / Heads of IT / IT Security Managers
Senior management will have the security assurance that their often most public assets have been penetration tested and subsequently secured in line with security best practice. This mitigates a large portion of organisational risk.

Security Auditors
Almost all businesses have at least a single web application. As an absolute minimum, an information security auditor would expect this to be included within a penetration testing scope for various compliance requirements.

Your Trusted Cyber Security Provider.

We are a UK-based cyber security provider with a global reach, including a dedicated company based in Dubai. Our services are provided entirely in-house and are fully accredited by industry standard qualifications and standards. We work with some of the largest global organisations to single person organisations, with them all receiving the same high level of service.