When choosing automated mobile app security testing tools, mobile app development companies have two options: open-source and commercialized tools. But which one should you go for? Or, to be more precise, which one’s cheaper? If you have these questions on your mind, you’ve come to the right place. This blog explicitly differentiates open-source mobile app security testing tools from commercialized ones based on different factors, including cost.

The education systems, including K-12 school institutions, are in the crosshairs of increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyberattacks. In just one month of 2021, educational organizations suffered more than 5.8 million malware incidents. Teachers, administrators and students are also targets as they use various devices such as laptops and smartphones to browse social media or send messages with friends and family.

Netskope is proud to have again contributed data and insights to Verizon’s annual Mobile Security Index, one of the most influential reports in the industry for evaluating mobile security trends. This report is based on a survey of hundreds of professionals responsible for buying, managing, and securing mobile and IoT devices, making it highly relevant to cybersecurity decision makers who deal with the challenges of hybrid work. Here are some of the highlights.

Several companies aren't still aware of the fact that automated mobile app security testing brings better ROI than manual testing. Perhaps, they don't know what aspects of automation testing directly or indirectly impact the ROI. However, we got you covered. This blog discusses three almost hidden ways in which automation testing impacts and holds the potential to improve your ROI. And by the end, you'll be convinced to transition to complete automation testing.

Passwords seem seriously inadequate for security in our lives. It seems they are always getting compromised or hacked through security flaws in apps, and they never seem strong enough. Most of us will be familiar with the headaches of finding the perfect 8-character-long password, only to be told that you’ve used that one before. Even though we know we should use a different password for every secure video conference or site we create accounts for, it’s hard to remember more than one!

There’s no doubt that mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives. We use them to stay connected with friends and family, get directions, check the news, and more. They’re always with us, convenient, versatile (texts, messages, calls, Internet, etc), keep us connected and loads another top reasons….in short, making our life easier! This is where mobile device security comes in, which helps protect your device from potential threats.

The introduction of mobile devices has rapidly changed the world as we know it, as these small gadgets that are intended to fit into the palm of our hands rapidly gained dominance over our day-to-day activities. Thanks to these portable devices, we now have access to an abundance of information available to us on demand with minimal effort.

Mobile app security testing is expensive, and that’s a fact. For instance, a single quality penetration test costs around $20,000-$30,000. But do you essentially have to pay this high for the service? Mobile app development companies are cutting costs because of the economic meltdown or investors pulling out. And this could make it hard to set aside tens of thousands of dollars just for penetration testing, right? Moreover, without the right budget, how would you manage app security? Solution?

Seamless and smooth is the new mantra that every company is trying to achieve in their operation and client’s dealings. Healthcare services are adapting fast to this mantra, and the master card is the new revolution keeping the industry in sync with high user experience through the implementation of ID verification. It’s the digital age; almost everything in this world now operates with the help of AI and its different realms.

It seems like every week another household brand announces that they’ve been the victim of a data breach. Recently, cloud communications company Twilio announced that its internal systems were breached after attackers obtained employee credentials using an SMS phishing attack. Around the same time, Cloudflare, a content delivery network and DDoS mitigation company, reported that its employees were also targeted but their systems were not compromised.

All app development companies are aware of the importance of mobile application security testing. Despite this, the app stores are full of potentially vulnerable apps. One of the reasons for this is the myths surrounding the mobile application security testing concept - how it might be complicated or expensive to get security. However, this blog will dispel these myths and present a true picture of mobile application security testing.

Sometimes I forget to marvel at what we, as an industry, have built in the past 30 years. I have this little device in my pocket, and a slightly larger version on my nightstand. With either one, I can video chat with a friend in the UK, access my medical records, or check in for a vet appointment. I can track my workouts or reserve a table at my favorite restaurant.

People these days use mobile apps for everything from ordering groceries and medicines to paying loan EMIs and sending or receiving money. While it sounds convenient, users' private info, such as email, home address, bank details, etc., is always at risk of being stolen. Therefore, it becomes the duty of app development companies to take up stringent measures to ensure complete security for their users. And that's when penetration testing comes into the picture.

The use of Application Programming Interface has skyrocketed with the rapid adoption of cloud, web, and mobile apps. Accordingly, API security testing has had to move into a completely different phase owing to the complexity as well as time and resource limitations. API testing involves testing the APIs directly, including their functionality, reliability, performance, and security.

Google has unveiled new Play Store policies designed to reduce the spread of misinformation, limit advertiser behaviour, address alarms, VPNs & impersonation issues and enhance security. The app marketplace is constantly in flux, and app store proprietors must adjust their policies accordingly to keep up. Today, Google announced a bevy of Google Play Store policies that will go into effect over the coming months.

Even before working from anywhere became the norm, organizations of every size were already becoming more reliant on mobile devices and productivity apps. But this reliance has also opened users, devices and data up to more risk. This is why we are thrilled to see our friends at Vodafone offering a new bundle for small businesses that brings together Lookout for Small Business mobile security and Google Workspace, a suite of collaboration and productivity apps by Google.

One of the best ways to stay up to date on how mobile devices affect your organization's security is by reading the Mobile Security Index (MSI) by Verizon. Lookout is a long-time contributor to the report, including the 2022 edition that was just published. This year’s MSI is especially interesting, as it dives deeper into the interconnectivity that now exists between endpoint devices and cloud applications.