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Mobile application security testing.

Assess the application on the device, the way it handles data and the backend services it relies on.

Discuss your scope

01 / Service fit

Review the client and its dependencies.

A mobile application does not operate in isolation. Its security depends on how the client stores information, uses platform controls, communicates over the network and enforces sensitive actions through backend APIs.

The engagement can focus on an iOS build, an Android build or both, together with agreed supporting services. It is useful before release, after a significant change, when handling higher-risk data or transactions, or when independent assurance is required.

Coverage is adapted to the application architecture, distribution model, available test accounts and authorised environments rather than applying a generic mobile checklist.

02 / Scope

What we assess.

The final scope reflects the app’s platform, functions, data and backend dependencies.

01

Local data

Application storage, caches, logs, backups, screenshots and other device-resident information relevant to the agreed scope.

02

Platform controls

Use of device permissions, key storage, biometric prompts, deep links and platform security features where applicable.

03

Transport security

Protection of data in transit, endpoint validation and handling of relevant network trust conditions.

04

Authentication and sessions

Login, token handling, account recovery, session lifecycle and controls around sensitive operations.

05

Application behaviour

Client-side trust assumptions, exposed components, sensitive workflows and misuse of supported application functions.

06

Supporting APIs

Authorisation, data exposure and server-side enforcement for the endpoints used by the mobile client.

03 / Method

How the engagement runs.

Testing combines application analysis with validation of real client-to-service behaviour.

  1. 01

    Confirm the builds

    Agree platforms, versions, distribution method, environments, accounts, backend endpoints and any required test devices or access.

  2. 02

    Understand the app

    Map sensitive functions, stored information, permissions, network calls and trust boundaries between the client and backend.

  3. 03

    Test and validate

    Review relevant client behaviour and exercise authorised workflows while validating server-side enforcement through supporting APIs.

  4. 04

    Report and explain

    Provide reproducible evidence, impact, severity rationale and remediation guidance for mobile and backend teams.

  5. 05

    Retest agreed fixes

    Use updated builds or backend changes to verify findings included in the agreed retest scope.

04 / Deliverables

Clear ownership for each fix.

Findings distinguish client-side weaknesses, backend control gaps and issues spanning both sides of the application.

Assessment summary

Scope, build and environment context, overall observations and prioritised remediation themes.

Technical findings

Reproduction steps, evidence, affected platform or service, impact and severity rationale.

Remediation and retest

Practical recommendations, clarification with delivery teams and status of agreed retests.

05 / Boundaries

Assumptions and exclusions.

Mobile testing needs explicit agreement on builds, devices, accounts and backend scope.

Authorised builds and services

Only supplied or approved builds, accounts, endpoints and environments are tested. Third-party services require appropriate permission.

Device and test conditions

Platform versions, device state, network conditions, test data and any production restrictions are agreed before testing.

Explicit exclusions

Malware persistence, destructive actions, denial-of-service, social engineering and unrelated platform or third-party targets are excluded unless separately authorised.

A mobile assessment reflects the supplied builds, authorised services and test period. It is not a guarantee that every weakness has been found and does not certify platform-store or regulatory compliance.

Start a conversation

Define the mobile test boundary.

Share the platforms, builds, key functions, backend endpoints and target timing so the relevant client and server-side coverage can be agreed.