Mobile Application Penetration Testing Services
Mobile applications have changed the way we work and communicate. Our tailored approach checks for mobile application flaws and storage issues on mobile devices that could lead to unintentional consequences.
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Why mobile penetration testing is crucial?
For today’s businesses, mobile applications are mission-critical – connecting you with customers, streamlining operations, and driving revenue. But are you operating under a false sense of security? The reality is, mobile app vulnerabilities are a silent threat, and failing to address them proactively is not a viable option. Security incidents stemming from insecure mobile apps are no longer a hypothetical risk; they are a costly and reputation-damaging reality for organizations across all industries.
The High Stakes of Mobile App Insecurity – and How Our Services Mitigate Your Risk
- Prevent Costly Data Breaches & Financial Repercussions
- Safeguard Your Brand Reputation & Maintain Customer Trust
- Ensure Business Continuity & Operational Resilience in a Mobile-Driven World
- Gain a Competitive Edge & Demonstrate Security Leadership
- Meet Evolving Compliance Requirements & Industry Standards
- Stop reacting to threats – start proactively securing your mobile future.
Business benefits of mobile app penetration testing services
Our mobile app pen testing assesses real-world mobile app security vulnerabilities in a number of ways. One common approach is to reverse engineer the app to understand how it works and identify any potential vulnerabilities.
Another approach is to analyze the app’s traffic to see if there are any suspicious or untrusted requests being made. Finally, consider running a static analysis tool on the code to identify any potential issues.
By identifying potential security vulnerabilities in the mobile app design, our mobile application pentesting service can help to validate secure design best practices. For example, it helps to identify if any sensitive data is being stored insecurely on the device, if authentication methods are effective and if there are any loopholes that could be exploited by a malicious user.
The main benefit of mobile app pen testing is the increased flexibility and productivity it offers users. With this service, businesses can easily assess the security of their hybrid mobile apps and identify potential vulnerabilities. This helps them to safeguard their data and improve the overall mobile app security of their operations.
By using our mobile pen testing service, organisations can ensure that their authentication, authorisation, and encryption mechanisms are functioning properly. It simulate an attacker’s actions, allowing companies to test the security of their mobile apps and systems in a controlled environment.
A mobile pen test is an essential security measure to find and fix potential vulnerabilities in mobile apps and devices. By identifying weaknesses and improving security, organisations can avoid disastrous data breaches that could jeopardise customer information or Damage corporate reputation.
There are many compliance frameworks out there, each with their own specific requirements. Our mobile application security testing can help support your organisation’s compliance with mobile security framework such as PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
CREST Approved: Your Assurance of Mobile Penetration Testing Excellence
Various mobile app security offerings
Mobile App Pen Testing
A mobile application penetration test aims to identify flaws that would avoid data leakage or theft. Penetration testing for mobile applications ensures that different phases such as static analysis, network traffic analysis, authentication architectures, tampering, storage mechanisms, APIs are reviewed thoroughly.
Secure Code Review
Secure Code review is the process of manually reviewing the mobile application source code that would highlight issues missed during a black box pentest. A review is a final go-ahead for an application just before the release. This assures that the code is secure and all dependencies are functioning as intended.
Mobile Device Security Review
Mobile application security assessment includes areas such as the management of the device, policies implemented, device configuration, and the mobile apps used on the device. Based on whether BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), or company owned device, reviews are performed to identify gaps linked with security concerns.
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Excellent people to work with.
"Very good knowledge of requirement and give us correct findings with excellent remedy to improve our security for our B2B portal site."
Harman was great, really knowledgeable
"Harman was great, really knowledgeable, helpful and on hand to answer any questions. The final report was very clear providing all the technical information."
My experience of the team was 5 star.
"They were so helpful, and their technical delivery and client communication were excellent."
Extremely satisfied
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Experienced Team
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Professional Work
"A totally professional engagement from start to finish with the highest quality advice and guidance."
High Quality Testing Service
"The service provided by Cyphere is second to none. High quality testing services. Very reliable and professional approach."
Assured Service
"Cyphere provide a personal and assured service, focusing on both pre and post analysis in supporting us to change and embed a security cultured approach."
Recommended Service
"Highly recommend Cyphere for pen testing. The recommendations in the report were comprehensive and communicated so that technical and non-technical members of the team could follow them."
Recommended Pen Testing Service
"Cyphere were great in both carrying out our penetration testing and taking us through the results and remediation steps. We would gladly use them for future projects.
Highly Recommended
"We had penetration tests service for PCI DSS compliance program from the Cyphere! Very professional, efficient communication, great findings that improved our system security posture! Highly recommended!
Exceeded Expectations
"Harman and the team at Cyphere truly are experts in their field and provide an outstanding service! Always going above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
Skilled Team
I’ve worked with Cyphere on a number of penetration tests in addition to some cyber essentials support and certification! I’ve found them to be highly skilled and professional.
Skilled Team
I’ve worked with Cyphere on a number of penetration tests in addition to some cyber essentials support and certification! I’ve found them to be highly skilled and professional.
Perceptive Reporting
Cyphere undertook pen testing for us recently. The process was very smooth, and the team were flexible in working around our constraints. The report was clear, actionable and perceptive.
Outstanding Cybersecurity Partner
Cyphere has been outstanding partner to our agency. I've tried many in the past but they have been extremely meticulous in getting our systems secured.
Helpful Services
Cyphere has been an excellent partner and helped us achieve our goals with a great level of expertise, communication and helpfulness making the whole process easy to understand and complete.
High Standards
Harman and his team were excellent throughout, they understood and completed the tasks (external penetration test) within tight deadlines to a high standard.
Communicative & Responsive Team
I had an amazing experience working with Cyphere! Their communication was top-notch, making the entire process smooth and efficient. I found their team to be incredibly responsive and attentive to my needs.
Efficient Service
Worked with team at Cyphere for a cyber security assessment, gap analysis etc. The team has delivered a very professional, efficient service at all stages of the process to date.
Why Choose Cyphere as your penetration testing service provider
More Than Just a ‘Report and Run’ Test: Partner with Mobile Security Experts – Here’s Why Cyphere Stands Out
Choosing the right mobile penetration testing provider is a critical decision that directly impacts your business security and reputation. At Cyphere, we go beyond simply running tests. We become your trusted security partner, offering a unique combination of expertise, methodology, and client commitment that sets us apart. Here’s what makes Cyphere the ideal choice for your mobile app security needs:
- CREST Approved – Your Assurance of Uncompromising Quality: We are a CREST-accredited company, a globally recognised benchmark for penetration testing excellence. This accreditation validates our rigorous methodologies, highly skilled testers, and commitment to delivering services of the highest industry standard. With Cyphere, you are assured of working with a provider that meets the most demanding quality and ethical standards in the penetration testing field.
- Deep Mobile Security Expertise – Across iOS and Android: Our penetration testing team isn’t just technically proficient – we are mobile security specialists. We possess in-depth knowledge of both iOS and Android platforms, encompassing native applications, hybrid frameworks, and mobile APIs. We stay ahead of the curve on the latest mobile vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and security best practices, ensuring your apps are tested against the most relevant and current threats.
- Truly Tailored Testing – Designed for *Your* App’s Unique Needs: We understand that every mobile application is different. We don’t offer cookie-cutter testing. Our approach is meticulously tailored to the specific functionalities, architecture, technologies, and risk profile of *your* mobile app. We take the time to understand your business objectives and security concerns to create a testing strategy that delivers maximum value and relevant security insights.
- Actionable, Business-Focused Reporting – Beyond Technical Jargon: You won’t receive a report filled with meaningless technical jargon. Our penetration testing reports are designed to be clear, concise, and actionable for both technical and business stakeholders. We provide a prioritised list of vulnerabilities, a clear assessment of business impact, and, most importantly, practical, step-by-step remediation guidance that your development team can readily implement to strengthen your mobile app security.
- Dedicated Support & Collaborative Partnership: We believe in building long-term partnerships with our clients. You’ll have a dedicated point of contact throughout the penetration testing process and beyond. We are committed to clear communication and responsiveness and providing ongoing support to help you understand your security posture and continuously improve your mobile app security defenses. We see ourselves as an extension of your security team, working collaboratively to achieve your security goals.
- After-care included in the same price – Our after-care involves free retesting up to 12 months, free cancellation charges because we understand plans change, and debriefs with your executives and developers.
Don’t settle for generic report and run security testing. Choose Cyphere – a partner who understands the nuances of mobile security, delivers truly expert testing, and provides the actionable insights you need to confidently secure your mobile applications.
Mobile Application Penetration Tests Methodology
Common mobile security flaws during
professional mobile app pentesting
- Weak Server Side Controls are primary target because any communication outside the mobile devices occurs via server.
- Insecure Data Storage as sometimes developers depend upon the client storage for data. This is commonly found in our mobile application penetration testing services.
- Transport Layer Protection includes encrypted routes through which the data is transferred/received to/from the server.
- A threat actor who can easily reverse the application code to find flaws that can be exploited, or injecting malware is a serious concern. Binary Protection is important to secure the mobile applications installed on phones.
- Data Leakage due to application bugs, residual data on the device or lack of secure coding practices.
Our assessment methodology is aligned with industry best practices and frameworks, including the OWASP Mobile Top 10, ensuring comprehensive coverage of critical mobile security risks. Mobile app penetration testing is crucial, detecting vulnerabilities before they’re exploited maliciously. This can be done manually or through automated penetration testing, assessing the severity of potential threats to the app.
