Mobile application risks are not limited to the app screen. Sensitive data may be cached locally, tokens may be exposed, API calls may reveal excessive information, permissions may be overbroad, and business logic may be enforced only on the client side.




Mobile Application Penetration Testing

The assessment can include Android and iOS application packages, authentication flows, local storage, transport security, API interaction, platform permissions, hardcoded secrets, session handling, insecure logging, jailbreak or root considerations, reverse engineering exposure, and secure build issues.

The exact test scope depends on whether the application is tested in staging or production, whether source code is available, whether test accounts are provided, and whether the client authorizes dynamic testing, reverse engineering, and rooted or jailbroken device scenarios.

Why organizations need it

Mobile application risks are not limited to the app screen. Sensitive data may be cached locally, tokens may be exposed, API calls may reveal excessive information, permissions may be overbroad, and business logic may be enforced only on the client side.

Testing helps product owners, developers, CISOs, IT teams, and compliance teams understand whether the mobile channel exposes users, transactions, customer data, credentials, or backend services to avoidable risk.



Cryptika | Vulnerability Management Service

This service can support any applicable application security, regulatory, audit, customer, or internal requirement. Common examples include mobile application security guidance, OWASP application security references, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, PCI DSS where payment flows are in scope, Central Bank of Jordan expectations, Saudi NCA controls, SAMA expectations, and client secure SDLC requirements.


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Use a scoping call to confirm the application version, platform scope, API dependencies, test accounts, testing environment, and authorization boundaries.


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Testing Focus Areas

  • iOS and Android application behavior within the approved scope.
  • Local storage of sensitive data, tokens, cached files, logs, and databases.
  • Transport security, certificate handling, and network communication.
  • API interaction, authorization, excessive data exposure, and abuse cases.
  • Authentication, session handling, token expiry, and account recovery flows.
  • Platform permissions, insecure intents, deep links, and inter-app communication where applicable.
  • Hardcoded secrets, keys, endpoints, and build artifacts.
  • Reverse engineering considerations and client-side control bypass.
  • Jailbreak or root behavior where authorized.
  • Secure build, release, and configuration weaknesses.
How Cryptika Delivers the Work

Cryptika begins with scoping, app version confirmation, environment selection, test account planning, rules of engagement, and data-handling restrictions. Testing may include static review of the application package, dynamic testing, proxy-based traffic analysis, API behavior review, device-level checks, and validation of security-sensitive flows.Findings are documented with evidence, affected function, risk explanation, reproduction notes, and practical remediation guidance for mobile and backend teams.

What the Client Should Prepare

The client should provide application packages or store access, test accounts, API documentation where available, target environments, supported operating system versions, test devices or device requirements, test data rules, escalation contacts, and written approval for any advanced testing scenarios such as reverse engineering or rooted-device behavior.

Common Standards and Regulations

This service can support any applicable application security, regulatory, audit, customer, or internal requirement. Common examples include mobile application security guidance, OWASP application security references, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, PCI DSS where payment flows are in scope, Central Bank of Jordan expectations, Saudi NCA controls, SAMA expectations, and client secure SDLC requirements.


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Expected Deliverables
  • Scope and rules of engagement.
  • Mobile application security report.
  • Findings with severity, evidence, affected platform, and remediation guidance.
  • API interaction and data exposure notes where applicable.
  • Secure build and configuration observations.
  • Retesting report where included.


    Scope Caution

    Testing must be authorized in writing. Reverse engineering, rooted or jailbroken device testing, production testing, and third-party API interaction require explicit scope approval.



      Related standards and services

      Common references include ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, NIST CSF 2.0, CIS Controls, CBJ requirements, NCA controls, SAMA expectations, PCI DSS, SOC 2 readiness, and client-specific audit criteria. Related services include IT and Cybersecurity Audit, Audit Readiness Support, Internal Audit Support, Configuration Review, Active Directory Security Assessment, and Firewall and Network Device Configuration Review.


      FAQ

      Do you test both Android and iOS?

      Yes, when both platforms are included in scope and the required application builds or access are provided.

      Do you test the backend APIs used by the mobile app?

      API behavior can be included where authorized and where the client provides scope, accounts, and any needed documentation.

      Can testing be done before publishing to app stores?

      Yes. Pre-release testing is often preferred because issues can be fixed before customer exposure.



      Cryptika SOC as a Service

      Read about related standards:

      ISO/IEC 27001

      COBIT

      NIST CSF 2.0

      CIS Controls

      CBJ requirements

      NCA controls

      SAMA, CBJ expectations

      PCI DSS, SOC 2


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