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Mobile Application Penetration Testing

Mobile apps sit at the centre of daily operations, handling customer data, payments, and communication. Any weak control or unsafe integration can expose sensitive information and harm trust.

Our testing reveals where those weaknesses hide. We assess Android and iOS apps in depth, examining logic, APIs, data storage, and communication flows to pinpoint risks that would otherwise go unnoticed.

The result is a clear path to stronger mobile security, smoother fixes, and greater confidence in the apps your customers rely on.

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Identifies vulnerabilities an attacker could exploit in the mobile app or backend systems
Evaluates authentication, session management, and access controls for weaknesses
Reviews data storage, caching, and encryption to prevent sensitive data leaks
Tests API and network communications for insecure transmission and interception risks
Assesses app code for reverse-engineering, tampering, and insecure third-party libraries
Provides actionable guidance to improve security and resilience across mobile platforms

Mobile Application Penetration Testing FAQs

What is Mobile Application Penetration Testing?

Mobile Application Penetration Testing is a controlled security assessment of your mobile applications and backend services.

It identifies security flaws, misconfigurations, and logic vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers, giving developers actionable insights to fix issues quickly.

Why is Mobile Application Penetration Testing Important?

Mobile applications handle sensitive data and interact with APIs and backend services, making them a common target for attackers.

Vulnerabilities in these components can lead to data leaks, unauthorised access, and compliance breaches.

Mobile application testing identifies and resolves these weaknesses early, helping developers reduce post-release risks and deliver secure, reliable apps.

Who benefits from Mobile Application Penetration Testing?

Companies developing iOS, Android, or hybrid mobile applications benefit by ensuring their products are secure, reliable, and compliant.

Within these companies, developers, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and security engineers use the test results to fix vulnerabilities, validate integrations, and ensure application logic functions correctly under real-world conditions.

When should Mobile Application Penetration Testing be performed?

Ideally, Mobile Application Penetration Testing should be integrated throughout the development lifecycle, conducted before release, and repeated whenever significant updates are made.

Regular testing helps ensure new features, API changes, or third-party libraries do not introduce security risks or vulnerabilities.

That said, we can also perform thorough testing on applications that are already live to identify and remediate existing vulnerabilities.

How is Mobile Application Penetration Testing conducted?

We use a combination of automated scans and in-depth manual testing.

Automated tools quickly identify common vulnerabilities, while manual testing uncovers complex logic flaws, insecure data storage, encryption weaknesses, and risky API calls.

Testing can be white box, grey box, or black box, depending on the level of information provided.

What types of Mobile Applications can be penetration tested?

We test native iOS and Android apps, hybrid applications, and mobile web apps.

Our assessments cover authentication, session handling, API integration, business logic, device-specific security controls, and encryption practices.

What support do I get during the Mobile Application Penetration Test?

You will have direct and dedicated access to our consultants throughout the engagement.

We provide daily progress calls, immediate alerts for any findings above an agreed CVSS severity level, and ongoing communication to minimise disruption to your business operations.

Our team conducts all work with professionalism and discretion, and we are available to answer any questions you may have during (and after) the test.

What do I receive after the Mobile Application Penetration Test?

You will receive a comprehensive, prioritised report detailing all identified vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security risks. Each finding is accompanied by practical remediation guidance to help your technical teams implement fixes effectively.

The report is concise and bloat-free, focusing on the essentials to provide clear, actionable insight for both technical staff and management. To aid understanding, where practical, we supplement the report with video demonstrations of exploits, showing your team exactly how vulnerabilities were identified and exploited.

If required, a debrief session is included to review the results and discuss next steps.

Is Mobile Application Penetration Testing cost-effective?

Yes.

Early detection and remediation of security issues reduces costly post-release fixes, prevents security incidents, and helps teams deliver high-quality, secure applications faster.

Regular penetration testing also helps avoid costly incidents, supports compliance, and demonstrates due diligence to clients and regulators.

Get In Touch

Our team is available to help you with your next Penetration Test, Cloud Security Audit, or Cyber Essentials Assessment.

Whether you are launching a new platform, expanding an existing service, reviewing your defences, or strengthening your security posture, we can provide a tailored engagement that meets your specific needs and scope.

Contact us today to discuss your requirements and see how we can help you protect your business with confidence.

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