Mobile App Penetration Testing

Mobile app penetration testing at Simply Data is conducted by CREST-certified testers under NACSA licence No. 20007-02, following the OWASP Mobile Top 10 and MASVS standards. It is a security assessment where certified testers attempt to exploit vulnerabilities in your iOS or Android application, simulating how a real attacker would target your app to steal data, bypass authentication, or compromise backend systems. It combines automated scanning with deep manual testing to identify vulnerabilities that automated tools alone cannot find, providing evidence-backed findings and actionable remediation guidance.

Yes. Simply Data tests both iOS and Android applications, as well as cross-platform apps built with React Native, Flutter, and similar frameworks. We can test production builds, staging builds, or pre-release binaries depending on your preference and risk tolerance.

Static analysis involves examining the application code and binary without running the app, hardcoded secrets, insecure code patterns, and weak cryptography. Dynamic analysis involves running the app on a device and observing its behaviour in real time, intercepting network traffic, analysing runtime memory, and testing how the app responds to malicious inputs. A comprehensive mobile pentest uses both approaches together with manual testing to provide complete coverage.

Yes. Most mobile application vulnerabilities are actually found in the backend APIs rather than the app binary alone. Simply Data tests both the client-side application and the API endpoints it communicates with as part of every standard mobile app pentest engagement.

A standard mobile app penetration test typically takes five to ten business days, depending on the complexity of the application, the number of user roles, and whether API testing is included. We provide a clear timeline estimate during the scoping call before any work begins.

You receive an Executive Summary suitable for management and regulatory submission, a full Technical Report with CVSS-scored findings, evidence screenshots, and step-by-step remediation guidance for your development team, and a complimentary re-test within 90 days to verify that all critical and high severity findings have been resolved.

Yes, when conducted by an accredited provider. Simply Data is CREST-certified and PTSP-listed, both recognised accreditations for penetration testing under BNM RMiT. Our reports are structured to support regulatory submission and internal audit requirements.

Mobile application penetration testing in Malaysia typically costs between RM10,000 and RM30,000+, depending on the complexity of the application, the number of features being tested, backend API integrations, and whether testing is required for both iOS and Android platforms.

Factors that can influence the cost include:

• The number of mobile platforms in scope (iOS, Android, or both)
• The complexity of application features and business logic
• The number of APIs and third-party integrations requiring assessment
• Authentication and user access workflows
• Compliance requirements such as BNM RMiT, PCI DSS, or other regulatory standards

As every application has different security requirements, the final cost will depend on the scope of testing. Contact Simply Data for a consultation and customised quotation based on your application's requirements.

Simply Data mobile application penetration testing is conducted against two widely recognised OWASP standards: OWASP MASVS (Mobile Application Security Verification Standard) and the OWASP Mobile Top 10.

• OWASP MASVS provides the security requirements used to assess areas such as data storage, authentication, cryptography, network communication, and platform interaction across both baseline (MASVS-L1) and advanced (MASVS-L2) security levels.
• OWASP Mobile Top 10 focuses on the most common and critical mobile application security risks, helping identify vulnerabilities that are frequently exploited by attackers.

Where applicable, findings in the final penetration testing report can be mapped to both standards, providing development teams with clear remediation guidance and a structured framework for improving application security.