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      How to Mitigate Mobile & Web App Development Security Risks?

      Mobile or web application development services are vulnerable to security threats. Get an insight into some alarming security threats from this blog.

      by Anushree Das
      January 18, 2022
      in Android Developers, App Developers, Featured, iOS Developers
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      Mobile or web app development projects are exciting indeed, and you give heart and soul to finish them properly. But amid all these excitements, are you giving the required attention to security factors? Trust me, it needs the optimum attention from users as these apps are susceptible to security risks. So, what are the security issues you may face while selecting mobile or web application development services? This blog aims to give a relevant answer to this question. 

      Continue reading to know the security risks and the best solutions in brief from this part.

      Security Risks for Mobile Apps & How to sort them out?

      • Doubtful Communication Issues 

      Mobile applications use a client-server model at the time of data transmission. Attackers love to exploit it and seize information at the time of data transmission. Agents that may lead users to these specific security problems are a compromised Wi-Fi connection, malware, etc. Mobile app developers use SSL/TLS to resolve this issue. But, it cannot provide the best security as well.

      However, other strategies a mobile application development company follows are:

        • Connection establishment after being sure of the authenticity of a third-party server
        • Using the industry-approved and quality cipher suits that come with the proper length.
        • Inclusion of an added encryption layer before providing any sensitive information to the SSL channel
      • Low-Quality Encryption

       Encryption is a data conversion process that gets a readable form after translating it back. A decryption key is needed to do this specific task properly. Poor quality encryption creates severe security risks both for mobile and web apps. These are some of the means developers follow to prevent this problem.

        • Use advanced and quality encryption algorithms that pass security community standards.
        • Encryption implementation in different layers. It makes sure to maintain security even if one layer is broken.
      • Improper authentication and authorization

       Hackers can exploit these facts to control your mobile’s functionality anonymously. When it is about the authentication needs of mobile apps, you may find a variation from the web apps. Offline authentication is the need of mobile apps. Several ways can enhance authentication and authorization security. These are some of them:

        • Be sure of the performance of authentication requests from the server side. Data gets loaded on mobile after authentication.
        • For storing client-side data, use encryption for the best level of data protection.
        • Validate a user’s identity by using a one-time password, relevant security questions, etc.
      • Reverse engineering 

      Reverse engineering is the means of taking any part to check its functionality. Developers of an app development company use it to explore facts like the backend functioning of apps. Source code modification, etc. Fruitful means to come out of this security risk are:

        • Limiting the capability of the client-side servers.
        • Using suitable debugger detection methods according to needs
        • Added multi-factor security layers, etc.
      • Web App Security Risks and Ways to Overcome Them

      Like mobile apps, you need to give equal attention to security aspects before selecting web application development services. Listed are some of the security risks web apps come with and their solutions.

      • Injection Flaws Issues 

      This security issue occurs due to attacking your database or directories using unfiltered data. SQL and LDAP refer to two prevalent injection flaws. SQL attacks databases when the other one harms directories. These attacks target passwords and usernames. You can follow varied ways that ensure to come out of this security threat.

      Incorporating required filters into the input. In the case of SQL, use the ready statements. When it is about LDAP, use escape variable protocols. They prevent data from manipulating directories.

      • Exposure to Sensitive Data

      Sensitive data are vulnerable and get stored smoothly without bothering about encryption or other security means. Attackers attack unprotected data in two means. Data attack in the midway at the time of transportation is one of them. And stored data are exposed through means like credentials, salt/hash passwords, etc.

      A company offering web application development services employs various ways to combat this security threat. They implement PFS and HTTPS for incoming site data.

      However, besides the transported data, stored data also come with risks. Keep your encryption keys stored carefully to reduce the exposure rate. 

      • Security Misconfiguration Problems

      Misconfigured web apps create scope for attackers. So, do not forget this security threat before opting for web application development services. Some notable misconfiguration issues include unsafe files, unused pages, outdated software, etc.

       Preventing this security threat is not a big deal for developers. They use suitable deployment rules for undisrupted development and update deployment in a secure environment. The automatic deployment also enables preventing this risk.

      • Cross-Site Scripting Problems 

      Attackers often inject harmful codes using a link and social engineering to a harmless site in this practice. These vulnerabilities give skilled attackers access to sensitive data and the location of users. Raw and unsafe inputs are prime causes behind this.

      The best means to prevent this issue is input sanitization. It halts user input vulnerabilities manipulation. And validating and escaping the user input helps to prevent harmful injections as well.

      Final Lines

      Mobile and web app development security threats change quickly and are complex-natured. Hence, ensuring the safety of mobile or web apps could feel like a difficult task. But, there is no need to worry! Top app development companies offering mobile and web application development services provide top-notch security for your dream app. Find such a company and come out of the app security-related burdens. 

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      Anushree Das

      Hello! I am a full-time content writer at Techno Exponent, an award-winning mobile and web application development company. Apart from writing technical content, I love to spend time listening to music, playing the guitar, and reading masterpieces by my favourite authors. I don’t like to miss any updates about technological advancements in the app world. And I try my best to write interesting and informative content.

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