Mobile app security testing (MAST) is a comprehensive security assessment process designed to identify vulnerabilities in mobile applications throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Unlike traditional application security testing, MAST is specifically tailored to address mobile-specific threats, including insecure data storage, improper API usage, weak encryption, unauthorized access to device resources, and more.
MAST incorporates multiple testing methodologies, such as static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), and interactive application security testing (IAST). A key aspect of MAST is its ability to simulate real-world attack scenarios, such as reverse engineering, tampering, and runtime exploitation, to assess an app’s resilience against threats. MAST can also be used to evaluate compliance with industry security standards, such as OWASP, GDPR, and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).
MAST is often integrated into DevSecOps pipelines for continuous security validation. By implementing MAST, organizations can proactively identify and remediate security weaknesses before deployment, reducing the risk of data breaches, unauthorized access, and non-compliance.
Learn more about how Quokka’s automated MAST solution, Q-mast, integrates with CI/CD & DevSecOps tools to ship secure mobile apps – faster.
