Mobile app developers work hard and keeping up with app security eats up a lot of their time and keeps them from doing what they love – developing amazing new mobile apps! The question is, how can we make their lives easier? In this blog Catherine Chambers talks about why zero-touch app security just might be the answer.
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The best way to keep your software secure is to place it into a safe and then bury it in your back garden… well not quite, but let me explain what I mean.
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Almost 10 years ago, the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) published the first version of the Top 10 Mobile Application Vulnerabilities, but where are we now? In this blog, I did a quick review a few of these common vulnerabilities to see if these findings still apply.
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Recently, I had the pleasure of joining my colleagues Will Hickie and Andrew Hoyt with Security Boulevard for a webinar on Automating App Security with AI: How to Secure a Million Lines of Code in Five Minutes! In this blog we discuss how a company can tell if one of its mobile apps have been hacked and how maybe Mobile Device Management Systems might not be enough.
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One of the major issues in the cybersecurity industry is the shortage of cybersecurity professionals. A 2019 study found that there was a global deficit of more than four million cybersecurity professionals and now we need to consider which areas are being impacted the most, how to address this shortage and what’s the best solution going forward.
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Is your device protected by secure hardware? The answer might surprise you! In this blog, we take a deeper look into what secure hardware is, how commonplace it is in devices, why some manufactures might not include it, how reliable it is and some other possible security options that can be used instead.
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Right now, Android smartphones are dominating the market, so it stands to reason that Android apps and devices are a prime target for cybercriminals. Rooting an Android device makes it even more vulnerable to attacks. In this blog we discuss why it’s so important for app developers to understand the risks to their app and data if they are running on a compromised device.
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As major car brands include mobile apps in vehicles, it’s important to plan the security of these apps carefully. From apps that users install on their smart phones to unlock or start their car, to the apps that are used by service technicians for maintenance and diagnostics, the stakes are high if any of these apps are tampered with. In this blog, we look at the types of apps that can be found in a car, and how vital it is to protect them with a robust security solution.
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With the increase in use of mobile apps, the risks of being attacked also goes up. One of the most common threats against iOS apps is Jailbreaking. In this blog, we look at the impact of a device being jailbroken, why an app developer should care if their app is being used on a jailbroken device and some of the reasons Jailbreak detection isn’t being used more in apps today.
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Recent announcements and reports show that with the increase of usage in mobile apps, there is indeed an expected increase in the number of cyberattacks. Are apps that contain critical intellectual property the only ones at risk? What about apps that don’t contain secret data or algorithms? Could they need protection too?
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