Security and privacy vulnerabilities in popular business software could spill corporate secrets. NowSecureHighTechAppsInfog An Essential Guide to the OWASP Mobile App Security (MAS) Project Download Now The post High-Tech Mobile Apps Expose Data appeared first on NowSecure ..read more

Without a comprehensive plan for security, cyberattackers can exploit the security bugs in your mobile app and severely damage your company and users. Leveraging a mobile application security assessment can help you establish an effective security plan to increase the resilience of your mobile app, protect data and facilitate compliance with application security standards. Read on to learn more about the basics of a mobile application security assessment, how it works and the top security and privacy risks to avoid. OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification (MASVS) Standard The OWASP Mobi ..read more

Smartphone manufacturers ship Android devices with a strict set of permissions and access control systems to protect users from security risks and prevent them from accidentally damaging their devices. However, these systems may feel restrictive to users who wish to customize their device in a way that was not intended by the manufacturer. In order to gain complete access to an Android device, it must be rooted. Having root access to a device provides the following benefits, among others:  Installing mobile apps found on third party App Stores Sideloading applications Applying custom the ..read more

Developing a successful mobile app requires following security best practices. Attackers consistently search for ways to exploit security issues, and breaches in data can negatively impact your customer experience, reputation, and bottom line. By following mobile app security best practices, you’ll be prepared to launch a successful mobile app that keeps both your users’ and the company’s data safe. Read on to learn the top 13 security best practices you can use as a developer to reduce security bugs and defend your mobile app against security breaches. 1. Encrypt Your Source Code When it come ..read more

Mobile security standards from the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) help align mobile application security analysts and mobile app developers’ expectations about what needs to be remediated prior to release. Standards drive consistency, repeatability and speed. NowSecure has long embraced the value of mobile security standards built by industry experts and validated by the open-source community. The company supports the work of OWASP in many ways and recently announced full support for OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) V2. Organizations can tap a mix ..read more

The consequences of a mobile application security issue can be detrimental, and mobile teams must prepare for everything from third-party bugs to cloud security issues and beyond. However, NowSecure MobileRiskTracker data finds that a shocking 85% mobile apps found in the Apple App Store and Google Play contain security and privacy issues. A recent webinar with NowSecure Chief Mobility Officer — Brian Reed, Bitrise Developer Advocate — Moataz Nabil, and Camelot Lottery Solutions Lead Software Engineer in Test — Panos Megremis covered how to shift left with security testing, integrate DevSecOps ..read more

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With mobile applications considered an indispensable part of many business strategies, safeguarding them from cyberthreats means more than ever. However, the current developer shortage and lack of specialized mobile app security training makes it difficult to create high-quality mobile apps built with security in mind. For instance, a recent IDC Market Perspective report predicts a global labor shortfall of 4 million developers by 2025. Additionally, a Trellix global survey of more than 1,000 cybersecurity professionals found that roughly 30% plan to change professions within two or more years ..read more

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Interest in mobile app pen testing grows as organizations recognize the importance of mitigating security and privacy risks. Less understood and more mysterious to many, though, is how to build the skills needed to conduct manual mobile application security testing. To shed light on the topic, NowSecure convened a virtual panel of its expert mobile pen testers at the NowSecure Connect 2022 AppSec and DevSecOps community event. The NowSecure Services team has more than a dozen years pen testing more than 11,000 mobile apps against industry standards and boasts the industry’s broadest collection ..read more