Creating different applications for mobile phones is undoubtedly a booming industry now but with popularity, comes responsibility. And here we term this responsibility as ‘cybersecurity’. Since there are a lot of security risks associated with a mobile device which might arise from the client’s side, the developer’s side, or even due to outside vulnerabilities. Therefore, mobile application development is increasing its budget for cybersecurity. If the budget isn’t reliable, there are chances that neither are the applications. With almost all information on the web, hackers are generally on the loose and cyber-attacks are increasing day by day. With a proper budget and planning to invest in providing security to your mobile applications, you can ensure the uninterrupted and secured functioning of your systems.
With the increase in the usage of internet facilities through mobile phones (largely due to their easier portability and quick access), mobile application development comes into the bigger picture. It is a process that is used to develop various software applications that can run on a mobile OS.
One of the most important and much-needed aspects related to mobile application development is ‘Penetration Testing’. It is necessary to build application software by testing it in and out. It helps analyze the security built around the mobile environment.
Now as we have come to know a little about penetration testing so now let's know the necessary reasons why we need to go for penetration testing for our mobile applications
Prevents attacks beforehand
Anticipating possible attacks in the future to protect your data beforehand is something that penetration testing can offer to the users/clients. Here, testers use advanced knowledge of IT and some sophisticated tools to predict the nature of attackers by themselves breaking into the application to test its vulnerabilities and overcome them eventually.
Unveils various vulnerabilities in applications
Penetration testing uncovers the vulnerabilities in the applications and also the possibilities that might forfeit the security of the application. Here, testers scan operating systems and network devices to identify the weaknesses and later make a detailed report of them. This gives the clients a fair idea of how safe their applications are so they can work accordingly in the future.
Determines the strength/weakness of the infrastructure
Having the knowledge of problems in the software and hardware help in identifying the need to fix or change the architecture and the design of code to keep it away from becoming vulnerable in the future. Testing for infrastructure beforehand also helps in saving costs that might have crossed the budget if tested and tried to be corrected in a later stage.
Guarantees the application’s compatibility with business requirements
Being an advanced method of testing mobile development applications, penetration testing helps in cutting risks and providing stability to the clients associating with your business. It guarantees the complete fulfillment of end-clients and makes applications eligible for support from IT groups.
Tests the response of your IT team
Penetration testing uncovers the vulnerabilities in the applications and also the possibilities that might forfeit the security of the application. Here, testers scan operating systems and network devices to identify the weaknesses and later make a detailed report of them. This gives the clients a fair idea of how safe their applications are so they can work accordingly in the future.
Therefore, penetration testing tests all security services before, after as well as while developing a mobile application. Hence, its need as well as effectiveness in implementation becomes quite clear due to the above reasons.
So, you don’t need to worry about security anymore because your work is only to find is a suitable company providing you the best penetration testing services. And trust us, ICSS is the right match for you!
ICSS is considered as the best VAPT provider in India. It provides its customers with the best vulnerability assessment and penetration testing services that no other industry can offer.
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Why you should choose ICSS?
CYBER INSURANCE
70% of the project cost will be paid back to the client if any cybersecurity incident is recorded and proved on the same scope of work where ICSS had performed the VAPT.
VA & PT, not a separate service
ICSS performs both VA- Vulnerability Assessment and PT- Penetration Testing for all clients as a single service.
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ZERO false positive report GUARANTEED
In this agreement ICSS states that if any critical data of the client is exposed, tempered or used for any promotional activity without any written consent of the client, ICSS will be held responsible and can be sued in the court of law. ICSS singes NDA with every client before the audit / VAPT.
ICSS provides manual-based testing along with tool-based testing which reduces the false positive report to maximize accurate identification of critical level vulnerabilities.