{"id":3968,"date":"2017-06-10T10:02:41","date_gmt":"2017-06-10T04:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/TristateWebsite\/blog\/?p=3968"},"modified":"2024-02-21T16:43:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T11:13:16","slug":"best-practices-to-improve-mobile-app-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tristatetechnology.com\/blog\/best-practices-to-improve-mobile-app-security","title":{"rendered":"14 Best Practices for Your Mobile App Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/1-Mobile-App-Security-Best-Practices.jpg\" alt=\"14 Best Practices for Your Mobile App Security\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Whenever it comes to the mobile app security, it still remains the #1 concern for all the business owners and the mobile app development companies.<\/p>\n<p>Any data leakage can cost you a bomb and most importantly, the loss of business, high-valued customers, and the brand reputation.<\/p>\n<p>But, the security concerns remain right from the operating system and development platform that you chose to how you implement the security codes in the mobile app.<\/p>\n<p>So, everybody including you wants to know what can be done to secure the mobile app for long. And, that is the reason we most often receive the following queries:<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>What are the hacks to secure our mobile app completely?<\/li>\n<li>What are the best practices I should follow to ensure my mobile app security?<\/li>\n<li>Are there any quick fixes that can help me to instantly secure my app?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>So, to answer all of your queries, we bring the 14 unavoidable best practices that tighten the security of your mobile apps:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Begin_with_the_source_code_security\"><\/span>1. Begin with the source code security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nowadays, each and every programming language has become easy-to-read and easy-to-code. Almost each programming language is open-source, making it open for all and free to use.<\/p>\n<p>And, the hackers are the experts at coding. They work day in and day out on codes on how to get within the code and open all doors to fetch the data that they want. So, it\u2019s pretty quick for them to crack the code and inject the malware.<\/p>\n<p>And, that\u2019s the reason, the mobile app security should begin with securing the source code.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading blogLinkPost\">So, how to secure the source code of the mobile app?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"257\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5174\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/img1.png\" alt=\"to secure the source code of the mobile app\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/img1.png 608w, https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/img1-300x126.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>You can use OWASP methodology while coding but don\u2019t just stay limited to it<\/li>\n<li>You can minify the code<\/li>\n<li>You can add obfuscation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>These source code security best practices for your mobile app makes it difficult for the hackers to understand the language. And, that\u2019s how you make your mobile app safe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Secure_all_your_servers_and_network_connections\"><\/span>2. Secure all your servers and network connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, the next best practice is to secure your servers and the network connections.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading blogLinkPost\">Why?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Because-<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>Servers have all your mobile app files stored<\/li>\n<li>You have your own, as well as the 3rd party APIs to communicate with the server<\/li>\n<li>Servers help your mobile app to process and deliver the app pages on the client-side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Also, <a class=\"blogLinkPost\" href=\"https:\/\/searchnetworking.techtarget.com\/news\/252449521\/Network-security-challenges-remain-a-top-concern-for-IT-pros\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">network security<\/a> remains among the top three concerns for the IT, telecom, and network decision makers as per an Oracle survey.<\/p>\n<p>And, if your server gets affected with malware attacks, you are likely to lose your app data, your users\u2019 trust, and your brand reputation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5186\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2-Secure-all-your-servers-and-network-connections.jpg\" alt=\"2 Secure all your servers and network connections\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2-Secure-all-your-servers-and-network-connections.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2-Secure-all-your-servers-and-network-connections-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading blogLinkPost\">So, now how to protect your mobile app server from all such malware attacks?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>Install firewalls<\/li>\n<li>Use SSL to secure the servers<\/li>\n<li>Use passwords to protect the servers from unauthorized access<\/li>\n<li>Securing MySQL database<\/li>\n<li>Protect your CMS<\/li>\n<li>Ensure monitoring for your server<\/li>\n<li>Use containerization to securely store your data<\/li>\n<li>Use federation security to allow secured collaboration between systems, networks, and organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Work_on_Platform-Specific_limitations\"><\/span>3. Work on Platform-Specific limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not all businesses go for developing mobile applications on both- iOS and Android. Some of them choose either <a class=\"blogLinkPost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tristatetechnology.com\/blog\/which-platform-you-should-choose-first-your-mobile-app-development-ios-or-android\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS or Android<\/a>, based on the various considerations and app requirements.<\/p>\n<p>But, in both the cases, both of the platforms have their own specific limitations that affect the security of your mobile apps.<\/p>\n<p>You would be surprised to know that the <a class=\"blogLinkPost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.infoworld.com\/article\/3179642\/mobile-security\/how-android-and-ios-devices-really-get-hacked.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">most common way<\/a> on how the Android and iOS devices get hacked is through the operating system and hardware vulnerabilities that take over the entire control of the devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading blogLinkPost\">So, how to ensure the platform-specific mobile app security measures are up-to-date?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>Protect the app against the communication taking place between the mobile app and the device\u2019s functionalities such as geolocation<\/li>\n<li>Understand the user scenarios where platform-specific limitations can be a hindrance to the mobile app security and work upon the same in advance<\/li>\n<li>Setup password and encryption security measures to avoid any malware attacks to the operating systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Even the platforms you choose need app security best practices to be followed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Secure_APIs\"><\/span>4. Secure APIs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a <a class=\"blogLinkPost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/Imperva\/api-security-survey?qid=aab26aae-da6c-40b0-8c28-0ea3a0f526a8&amp;v=&amp;b=&amp;from_search=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">survey<\/a> that took place at the beginning of the year 2018 that showcased the concern for the cybersecurity risk related to APIs. In that survey, 63% of IT professionals are most worried about DDoS threats, bot attacks, and authentication enforcements for APIs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5187\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/4-Secure-APIs.jpg\" alt=\"Secure APIs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/4-Secure-APIs.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/4-Secure-APIs-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading blogLinkPost\">How to secure APIs for your mobile app?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tampering the input parameter of the APIs with the help of profiling the APIs<\/li>\n<li>Combine API profiling with anti-scraping policies as that can detect the DDoS attacks<\/li>\n<li>Include API identification, authentication, and authorization for the API-related security risks<\/li>\n<li>Keep a close eye on the communication taking place between the APIs and the app users<\/li>\n<li>Setup OAuth, HTTPs, SeaCat standardized protocols<\/li>\n<li>Use JSON web tokens to improve the mobile security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nowadays, most of the tasks take place with the help of APIs and taking it lightly could cause you serious security threats.<\/p>\n<p>So, make sure you secure APIs used within your mobile apps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Improve_your_data_security\"><\/span>5. Improve your data security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5201\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-Improve-your-data-security1.jpg\" alt=\"5 Improve your data security\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-Improve-your-data-security1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-Improve-your-data-security1-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another mobile app security best practice is to work upon the data security.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, <a class=\"blogLinkPost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.co.uk\/article\/facebook-criticised-for-data-security-breach-dw227fjpk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook was criticised<\/a> for data security breach that revealed the personal details of 50m of its users.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure that this does not happen with your organization, it is important to make sure there are provisions already made for the data security of your mobile app users.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading blogLinkPost\">And, how can you do that?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>Set up a data security strategy and even a policy that works around gathering up each and every possibility of the data breaches<\/li>\n<li>Consider leading brands whose data security was affected and how they have made the new precautions and work upon the same for your mobile app as well<\/li>\n<li>There is a provision to secure the data in the sandbox with the help of SQLite Database Encryption modules<\/li>\n<li>Work upon decentralized user-controlled security system to strengthen the cybersecurity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>So, that was to make provisions for the data security of your mobile apps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Encrypt_the_data-in-transit\"><\/span>6. Encrypt the data-in-transit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most critical part while securing the mobile app is to secure the data that is on-the-way while communication taking place between the app users and the back-end.<\/p>\n<p>So, the mobile app security is not limited to securing source codes, back-ends, and the APIs. It needs more attention to the data-in-transit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5189\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/6-Encrypt-Data-in-Transit.jpg\" alt=\"Encrypt Data in Transit\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/6-Encrypt-Data-in-Transit.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/6-Encrypt-Data-in-Transit-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading blogLinkPost\">What are the best practices to secure the data-in-transit?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid reactive security measures and use proactive security measures<\/li>\n<li>Develop the security policies that appropriately categorize and classify the app users\u2019 data to ensure data security measures are implied<\/li>\n<li>Enable user prompting, blocking and even encrypting the sensitive data automatically ensures the security of the data-in-transit<\/li>\n<li>Set up WPA2 Enterprise to encrypt all data that is being transferred between the servers and the app users<\/li>\n<li>Use SSL\/TLS certificates to secure the data-in-transit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>So, the data-in-transit needs extra carefulness towards mobile app security.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Avoid_Data_Leakage\"><\/span>7. Avoid Data Leakage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Almost every mobile application asks for the permissions to access a certain amount of data from the app users.<\/p>\n<p>And, the users have no choice but to accept it to allow the mobile app to be downloaded and installed.<\/p>\n<p>This is just one instance where the data leakage is most likely to happen. But, if your mobile app is going to compromise on the data breaches, your reputation is all set to be ruined.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5190\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/7-avoid-data-leakage.jpg\" alt=\"avoid data leakage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/7-avoid-data-leakage.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/7-avoid-data-leakage-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading blogLinkPost\">So, what are the best practices to prevent data leakage?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>Restrict the data resources with the help of access controls as they are more likely to prevent the data leakage<\/li>\n<li>Dynamic data masking (DDM) restricts the sensitive data exposure to the non-privileged users by masking the same<\/li>\n<li>Set up the alerts whenever there are hints of data being leaked<\/li>\n<li>Utilize Tokenization which replaces the critical data with the unique identification system that prevents the data leakage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Utilize_Cryptography_encryption\"><\/span>8. Utilize Cryptography encryption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most advanced data security approaches is to encrypt the data using the strong encryption algorithm, Cryptography.<\/p>\n<p>In Cryptography, there are various algorithms that work upon the encrypting the data for the data security purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the types of Cryptography algorithms:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"371\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5176\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/img2-1.png\" alt=\"Cryptography algorithms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/img2-1.png 606w, https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/img2-1-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The ones that are mentioned above are currently the best and the strongest of all the other Crypto encryption algorithms.<\/p>\n<p>And, it is highly recommended to use them for your mobile security.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Avoid_storing_critical_data\"><\/span>9. Avoid storing critical data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Almost all of the mobile users store their personal as well as sensitive data such as credit card details, passwords, and much more on their mobile devices.<\/p>\n<p>And, you cannot ask the users to not do the same.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5191\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/9-Avoid-storing-critical-data.jpg\" alt=\"Avoid storing critical data\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/9-Avoid-storing-critical-data.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/9-Avoid-storing-critical-data-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading blogLinkPost\">Rather, here are the things that you can think of doing-<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>Encrypt the data before they are stored on the mobile devices using containers or key chains.<\/li>\n<li>Implement the cookies to secure the highly confidential data as we mentioned above.<\/li>\n<li>Most of the apps have log files that are unnecessary or unimportant for the mobile app users. So, a mechanism needs to be placed that deletes all the log files automatically at the regular intervals. After all, you cannot ask your app users to do so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Secure_BYOD\"><\/span>10. Secure BYOD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nowadays, most of the enterprises have started encouraging Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).<\/p>\n<p>If you are one of them, then you need to work on the data security harshly as it is considered as the most crucial thing for your organization.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"349\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5177\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/img3.png\" alt=\"Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/img3.png 606w, https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/img3-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading blogLinkPost\">Now, looking at these statistics and concerns, you need to follow the below best practices to ensure data security:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>Develop security policies for all the devices and those policies should include every what, when, why, where, and how of the devices and data being used by the employees<\/li>\n<li>Install a VPN (Virtual Private Network) on the employees mobile devices to remain strict against any data breaches<\/li>\n<li>Keep all the mobile devices secured with the help of high-quality antivirus software that protects the devices from getting into the trap of any malware activities<\/li>\n<li>Password management software needs to be a part of the security policies in order to secure the passwords at the organization level<\/li>\n<li>Security precautions need to be placed in order to secure the device against any sensitive transaction taking place<\/li>\n<li>There are some features need to be added in the mobile devices in order to control the access of the company\u2019s email, social media, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Also, as I said above that the logs need to be deleted automatically at the regular intervals to avoid data leakage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Ensure_Tight_Password_Security\"><\/span>11. Ensure Tight Password Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your mobile app has to access and store critical data of the app users, you need to enforce the toughest password security to ensure that the critical data is not exposed.<\/p>\n<p>What type of password you want to enable is up to you. But, the password should not be complex that the user gets frustrated to generate, remember, and even use.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of the best practices to ensure your mobile app is secure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Update_Operating_System\"><\/span>12. Update Operating System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every time, there is an update to the operating system, there are new security patches and fixes to existing ones.<\/p>\n<p>That means the new updated operating system is the improved version from the earlier. So, you need to ensure you develop your mobile app which is updated regularly based on the upcoming OS updates.<\/p>\n<p>This helps even your mobile app to have the improved security patches.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Perform_security_testing_regularly\"><\/span>13. Perform security testing regularly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Almost all the business owners want their mobile apps to be developed faster. And, in a fear to lose a customer, the mobile app developers agree to the point to develop the apps even before their estimated time period.<\/p>\n<p>That is why we discussed in detail about <a class=\"blogLinkPost\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@tristate\/how-long-does-it-take-to-develop-a-mobile-app-e967b21ed6cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how much time it takes to develop a mobile app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But, in a hurry to deliver faster, the developers skip to test the app for security issues and release it.<\/p>\n<p>And, what is the result of it?<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>There are apps that are prone to vulnerabilities<\/li>\n<li>There are apps that are likely to get into the trap of malware activities<\/li>\n<li>And, whatnot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5192\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/13-Perform-security-testing-regularly.jpg\" alt=\"Perform security testing regularly\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/13-Perform-security-testing-regularly.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/13-Perform-security-testing-regularly-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading blogLinkPost\">So, what can be the best practices need to be followed to avoid this?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-desc\">\n<ul>\n<li>Rigorously conduct penetration testing to test the security performance of the mobile app<\/li>\n<li>Use manual as well as automated testing tools to check for the unattended bugs<\/li>\n<li>Conduct usability testing at regular intervals<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t compromise on testing as it is equally important as the development<\/li>\n<li>Encourage the use of Emulators to test the app on various devices, operating systems, and browsers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Bring_hackers_to_QA\"><\/span>14. Bring hackers to QA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surprised to see this as a best practice to secure your mobile apps and even devices?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5193\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/14-Bring-hackers-to-QA.jpg\" alt=\"Bring hackers to QA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/14-Bring-hackers-to-QA.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.tristatetechnology.com\/blog-images\/uploads\/2017\/06\/14-Bring-hackers-to-QA-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are various companies including Google who do this on a regular basis. Before launching, they bring up the hackers to find out the security issues within their products.<\/p>\n<p>So, it is one of the most important things for the mobile app developers to bring hackers to check for the quality of the mobile apps and see if anybody can break the app and get into the same.<\/p>\n<p>Well, not all the organizations can afford the same, but if you have the budget, you should do it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The mobile app security is and will remain the top concern among the business owners and even the mobile app development companies. But, the most important thing is to bring up-to-date solutions to the same.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, it is imperative to follow all these best practices to avoid any data breaches, keep your mobile app safe, and your customers\u2019 trust intact for your brand.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whenever it comes to the mobile app security, it still remains the #1 concern for all the business owners and the mobile app development companies.<\/p>\n<p>Any data leakage can cost you a bomb and most importantly, the loss of business, high-valued customers, and the brand reputation.<\/p>\n<p>But, the security concerns remain right from the operating system and development platform that you chose to how you implement the security codes in the mobile app.<\/p>\n<p>So, everybody including you wants to know what can be done to secure the mobile app for long. 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