four-layer technique for code security<\/a>. It is shown in the image below.<\/p>\n
\nSource: Clutch.co<\/p>\n
As you can see, the app security also depends on hardware, operating system, and infrastructure. This means that app security needs to be done according to each of the layers.<\/p>\n
3. Do periodic testing<\/strong>
\nThere is no alternative to proper testing. To make it more effective, it needs to be done periodically. Also, the testing should be focused in finding security vulnerabilities. To get started, you can run the following type of testing.<\/p>\nUnit testing: This is the most common testing done by developers. It is done on smaller app parts to ensure that the basic code is bug-free.
\nIntegration testing: Integration testing works on a large scale where the app is tested by combining a much larger code base or aspects such as the database, hardware or interfaces.
\nPenetration testing: Penetration testing is done to ensure that the app as a whole is free from any security vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n
4. Check network connections<\/strong>
\nToday\u2019s apps are all data drive. This means that they transmit a lot of data in and out. If done correctly, it can lead to the great user experience. However, it also means that your app is vulnerable to a lot of threats including data theft and loss. Before you release your app or a big update, ensure that you check network vulnerabilities. You can run tests or simply outsource the testing part to a network security expert.<\/p>\n5. Check the device security<\/strong>
\nDevice security is important to ensure that your app runs without any vulnerabilities. As we already know securing an app requires securing the underlying architecture that it is running on. To check if the device is secure, you need to check if the mobile app sandbox works as intended. Also, check how your app works on a jailbroken device. Does it bring new threats or open up new vulnerabilities?<\/p>\nConclusion<\/strong>
\nWe hope you liked the tips that are shared to secure your app. If you have something to add, don\u2019t forget to comment below and let us know. We are listening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When it comes to app development, the number one concern for the developers or creator is its security. It is a well-known fact that a poorly secure app can risk not only the user\u2019s data but also damage the business reputation. With so many apps on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, mobile […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12902,"featured_media":898037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[128,117],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/customerthink.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/908139"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/customerthink.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/customerthink.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/customerthink.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12902"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/customerthink.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=908139"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/customerthink.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/908139\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/customerthink.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/898037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/customerthink.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=908139"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/customerthink.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=908139"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/customerthink.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=908139"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}