Andersen validates mobile attack paths across regulated systems and delivers prioritized fixes.
Mobile Application Security Testing
Andersen performs mobile application security testing for iOS and Android products. We expose exploitable weaknesses before release to help engineering teams eliminate critical flaws. This proactive verification reduces vulnerability remediation time by 50% and prevents post-release defects.
Mobile app security testing expertise in numbers
A dedicated testing team starts quickly, keeping release operations and validation on schedule.
Our specialists apply proven offensive security expertise to mobile environments and APIs.
Mobile application security testing services we offer
Andersen maps mobile apps, APIs, data stores, and mobile devices to show product owners where sensitive information can be exposed. The resulting risk assessment ranks vulnerabilities by exploitability, business impact, and compliance priority.
Assessment coverage includes:
- OWASP MASVS and Mobile Top 10 control mapping;
- Attack-surface analysis for iOS and Android platforms;
- Prioritized findings with validation evidence.
Our engineers inspect source code and compiled IPA or APK files for hardcoded secrets, insecure cryptography, and exposed server endpoints. This service gives development teams actionable results before a build reaches production.
Static techniques include:
- MobSF scanning and manual code review;
- Hardcoded secrets extraction from compiled binaries;
- Keychain and Keystore abuse analysis.
We exercise running mobile applications on real devices to detect insecure network communication, certificate pinning gaps, and session exposure. Product teams receive proof that dynamic controls protect traffic under realistic attacks.
Runtime testing covers:
- Certificate pinning bypass and MITM attempts;
- Deep-link hijacking and insecure WebView behavior;
- Authentication-token and session validation.
Andersen uses Frida and Objection to trace data flows while the application runs, revealing controls that static scanners cannot observe. Security teams gain precise evidence of how access checks and cryptography behave in production-like conditions.
Instrumentation identifies:
- Runtime method hooks and tampering paths;
- JavaScript bridge and WebView/JS-bridge attacks;
- Control failures across mobile environments.
Our testers evaluate APIs and backend systems used by mobile apps, focusing on broken object-level authorization and data exposure. Organizations receive evidence that each user role can access only the records and operations it is authorized to use.
API validation includes:
- Authorization tests for every role and object;
- Server-side input validation and token handling;
- Business logic checks for payment and account flows.
Certified testers chain weaknesses into realistic attacks against iOS and Android releases, then verify impact with a proof of concept. Automated testing alone cannot reliably identify business-logic flaws. For an early MVP, Andersen performs a secure code review to identify critical implementation risks before a full pentest is proportionate.
Manual testing delivers:
- Authentication and authorization bypass attempts;
- Reverse engineering and code-tampering validation;
- Exploit-verified remediation priorities.
Andersen reviews embedded analytics, payment, and authentication dependencies to prevent external software from expanding the mobile attack surface. The analysis identifies risky permissions, outdated libraries, and unprotected data transfers before release.
Dependency reviews examine:
- Known vulnerabilities and SDK capabilities;
- Data sharing with third-party platforms;
- Update priorities for critical components.
Protect mobile releases with targeted testing before attackers expose customer data
Certifications and recognitions
Andersen applies independently validated expertise to assess mobile risks and deliver evidence security leaders can use for enterprise compliance decisions.
Benefits of comprehensive mobile application security testing
Andersen identifies release-blocking weaknesses early, helping organizations reduce breach exposure, protect customer data, and prioritize remediation by verified risk.
Reduced risk of data breaches and fraud
Andersen verifies exploitable paths to sensitive information before attackers use them, reducing fraud and breach exposure. IBM reported an average USD 4.44 million global breach cost in its 2025 Cost of a Data Breach study.
Support for security and compliance requirements
Compliance-mapped evidence links each weakness to OWASP MASVS, SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR controls. Our mobile application security testing services give auditors a complete record of scope, findings, severity, and remediation validation.
Protection for revenue and brand reputation
Verified authentication, payment, and access controls prevent account takeover paths that can interrupt transactions and erode trust. The 2026 Verizon DBIR reports that 31% of breaches begin with software vulnerabilities, making pre-release remediation a direct protection for revenue and reputation.
Lower remediation costs before release
Pre-release analysis lets engineering teams address code and configuration defects while changes remain isolated. NIST guidance shows defects cost more to correct later in the delivery lifecycle, so early prioritization controls remediation cost.
More secure releases and stronger user trust
Re-testing confirms that critical fixes work on real iOS and Android builds before deployment. This validation gives product teams coverage for release decisions and a defensible record of safeguarding customer data.
Critical security risks we identify in mobile apps
Andersen turns technical weaknesses into documented business risks, so product owners can address the attack paths most likely to affect users and operations.
Insecure data storage and backups
Unencrypted files, logs, and backups can expose PII and tokens on compromised devices. We detect storage vulnerabilities and specify secure Keychain or Keystore controls.
Weak cryptography and keys
Weak algorithms and recoverable keys let attackers decrypt protected records or impersonate users. Analysis confirms whether cryptographic code protects integrity and access.
Insecure network communication
Missing transport controls enable interception of credentials and transactions between the app and server. Testing detects certificate, TLS, and pinning failures under dynamic attack conditions.
Meet our expert
Vladimir Pedchenko
Senior Director of Managed Services and Security
15+
Years in IT Ops and Security
150+
Active service contracts
99.99%
Uptime for 10% of SLAs
At Andersen, Vladimir leads IT operations and security services, keeping customer systems secure and stable.
- Builds and leads high-performing and scalable IT teams;
- Ensures reliability and resilience across critical systems;
- Leads large-scale transformations and process improvements.
Our end-to-end mobile app security testing process
Andersen applies repeatable OWASP-aligned testing to expose real attack paths, rank the resulting risks, and confirm that remediation closes them.
Andersen defines platforms, user roles, data classes, and rules of engagement using OWASP MASVS and threat modeling. The scope directs effort toward critical attack paths and produces a measurable test plan.
- iOS and Android version inventory;
- API, cloud, and SDK dependency map;
- Risk-ranked testing objectives.
Why choose Andersen for mobile app security testing
Andersen combines offensive security credentials, real-device validation, and remediation support to deliver evidence enterprises can use in release and compliance decisions.
Certified ethical hackers
OSCP, CEH, and CREST-certified ethical hackers conduct authorized testing that validates practical exploitation paths. Independent credentials demonstrate the offensive security expertise required for critical mobile platforms.
A dedicated team of 40+ security experts
A dedicated team of 40+ cybersecurity experts scales testing across applications, APIs, and cloud systems. Andersen can start an engagement within 5 days when release timing or an industry audit demands rapid coverage.
Automated testing combined with expert manual analysis
Our delivery combines MobSF, Burp Suite, and Frida with manual testing under OWASP, NIST, and PTES practices. This approach detects recurring weaknesses while experts validate context and exploitability.
Real-device testing and compiled binary analysis
Testing on physical iOS and Android devices reveals runtime behavior that emulators can miss. Compiled binary analysis exposes hardcoded secrets, insecure storage, and controls vulnerable to reverse engineering.
Compliance-ready security reporting
ISO/IEC 27001 and AICPA SOC 2 delivery practices support reporting that maps evidence to applicable compliance requirements. Clear severity ratings help each security lead prioritize fixes and present defensible results.
End-to-end remediation support
Andersen connects security findings with 3,500+ in-house engineers who can implement approved fixes. That capacity helps enterprises move from assessment to secure software solutions without fragmented ownership.
What our clients say
Andersen delivers structured security engagement outcomes that improve resilience, reduce exposure, and support long-term stakeholder confidence.
Secure mobile applications before releases introduce avoidable risk and compliance delays
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FAQ
It examines an iOS or Android app, its APIs, and supporting services for weaknesses before attackers exploit them. Security testing for mobile applications combines an OWASP MASVS-based vulnerability assessment, automated checks, and expert validation across:
- Compiled binaries and source code;
- Runtime behavior on mobile devices;
- Authentication, data storage, and network controls.
Protect your mobile application
What happens next?
An expert reviews your requirements and contacts you;
If requested, we sign an NDA to ensure complete confidentiality;
Andersen delivers a proposal with scope, timeline, and cost.
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