Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Mobile Application Penetration Testing Mobile Application Penetration Testing Our mobile application penetration testing assesses your iOS and Android apps against the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) and Mobile Top 10, combining static and dynamic analysis to uncover vulnerabilities in the app, its storage and its back-end communications.
Overview
What is mobile application penetration testing?
Mobile application penetration testing is a security assessment where our consultants examine an iOS or Android app for vulnerabilities — insecure data storage, weak cryptography, insecure communication and flaws in the supporting APIs — using both static and dynamic techniques.
The goal is to give you a clear view of your app's real-world risk on real devices, with prioritised remediation guidance so issues can be fixed before release or exploitation.
What you'll receive
- ✓Scoping: agreed iOS and Android builds, backends and test accounts
- ✓Testing: static and dynamic testing against the OWASP MASVS and Mobile Top 10
- ✓Executive report: a mobile risk summary for stakeholders and product owners
- ✓Technical report: findings rated by CVSS with reproduction steps on device and API
- ✓Remediation: fix guidance for your mobile codebase and backend services
- ✓Retest & debrief: a retest of fixes and a walkthrough call with your developers
Why It Matters
The value of regular security reviews
Evaluate your controls
Regular security reviews enable organisations to comprehensively evaluate their security measures, including the effectiveness of controls, configurations, and policies.
Strengthen your posture
Identifying weaknesses allows organisations to strengthen their security posture and better protect their assets and data against evolving threats.
Meet compliance
Regular security assessments are essential for compliance with industry regulations and data protection laws, demonstrating your commitment to a secure environment.
High-Level Methodology
A structured, five-phase approach
Scoping & Setup
We agree the apps, platforms (iOS and Android) and versions in scope, and set up test builds, accounts and instrumented devices so we can assess the app safely on real hardware.
Static Analysis (SAST)
We examine the application package and, where available, the source — looking for hard-coded secrets, insecure data storage, weak cryptography and unsafe configuration that can be found without running the app.
Dynamic Analysis (DAST)
We test the running app on real devices, intercepting traffic and probing runtime behaviour — assessing data storage, transport security, authentication and platform controls against the OWASP MASVS and Mobile Top 10.
API & Backend Testing
A mobile app is only as secure as the services behind it. We test the supporting APIs for broken authorisation, excessive data exposure and business-logic flaws that could be abused from a modified client.
Analysis & Reporting
We rate each finding by real-world risk and deliver a clear report with reproduction steps and prioritised remediation guidance, and we are happy to retest once fixes are in place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you test both iOS and Android apps?
Yes. We test native iOS and Android applications, as well as cross-platform apps, on real devices, and assess the back-end APIs they rely on.
How much does a mobile app test cost?
Cost depends on the complexity of the app, the number of platforms in scope, and whether the supporting APIs require testing. Contact us for a customised quote.
What information is required to scope a test?
To accurately scope a penetration test, we typically need information about your network range (IP addresses), domain names, key systems and applications, and any specific security concerns you have.
Do you follow the OWASP MASVS?
Yes. Our mobile testing is aligned to the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) and the Mobile Top 10, supplemented by our consultants' experience.
What are the most common issues you find?
Recurring findings include insecure data storage on the device, weak or missing transport security, hard-coded secrets, weak cryptography, insufficient authentication, and insecure or over-trusting backend APIs.
Ready to test your mobile app?
Get a fast, transparent quote for your mobile application assessment, or talk to a consultant about scoping the right engagement.