Develop Secure Mobile Applications

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Publicated : 22/11/2024   Category : security


Develop Secure Mobile Applications


We share best practices to create safe mobile apps for users and customers.





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The runaway success of mobile devices and apps like Angry Birds has touched off a frenzy of development, as companies rush to roll out apps for consumer and enterprise markets alike. These days, if your business isnt on a mobile platform, its nowhere. But when developers are under pressure to release new applications, security is often an afterthought. Thats bad news for consumer data, applications, and a companys infrastructure.
Weve been here before, of course. It happened with client-server applications, then Web applications, and now mobile platforms. The more code thats written and the more platforms on which it runs, the more vulnerabilities will be present. Its safe to assume that all applications have security flaws, and those written to run on mobile devices are no exception.
What follows is a look at several challenges to securing mobile applications and guidance on what you can do about them.
Work Security In Early
Developers are pushing out code as fast as they can, and security concerns can easily get lost. In hypercompetitive markets, the business very likely isnt going to tolerate slowing the release rate to accommodate secure coding practices. To avoid being blamed for late releases, security pros must find ways to implement security without affecting timelines.
First, you must find low-impact ways to meet security requirements. Use automated code-analysis software during the build and test process, perform security testing during quality assurance, and work with developers to use standard preapproved libraries that have been reviewed for security. These steps go a long way toward reducing the effort required in the final security review, which typically occurs at the end of the development cycle and leaves little time for security testing and remediation.
Pay Attention To Web Links
Mobile applications typically connect to Web apps to send, retrieve, and process data, so the Web application layer presents significant risks. If youre performing code reviews, using standardized libraries, and applying other application development processes to protect Web applications, youre already doing a lot of whats needed to secure mobile applications.
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