Penetration TestingMobile Testing
We test iOS and Android apps on real devices: what they store, what they send, how they resist tampering and what the backend allows, against the OWASP MASVS.
01Overview
Mobile application penetration testing examines an iOS or Android app, the data it stores on the device, the traffic it sends and the APIs it talks to, to find weaknesses that could expose user data, enable fraud or let attackers tamper with the app.
Mobile apps carry sensitive logic and data onto devices you do not control. Attackers can unpack the app, inspect its storage, intercept its traffic and replay its API calls. Testing shows what they would find first.
We assess against the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS), at the level that fits your risk.
02What we test
Each layer has its own failure modes.
We unpack the app and review code, configuration and embedded secrets without running it.
What you receive
A map of what an attacker learns from the file alone.
We run the app on real devices with instrumentation to observe and manipulate behaviour.
What you receive
Proof of what changes when an attacker controls the device.
Anything stored locally can be read on a rooted or jailbroken device.
What you receive
Sensitive data protected at rest.
We intercept traffic to check encryption, certificate handling and information exposure.
What you receive
Traffic that cannot be read or altered.
The app is only a client. We test the API for authorisation, abuse and data exposure.
What you receive
A backend that does not trust the app.
For high-risk apps such as banking and payments, we test resistance to repackaging and runtime attack.
What you receive
Evidence of defence-in-depth against hostile devices.
03How we work
We start with the app and end with the backend.
Step 1
Platforms, builds, test accounts and the MASVS level required.
Step 2
Unpack, review and extract secrets and configuration.
Step 3
Run on devices and manipulate behaviour.
Step 4
Test the services the app calls.
Step 5
Findings mapped to MASVS with fixes.
Step 6
Confirm remediation.
04Reference
We choose the level that matches the risk of your app.
| Level | Meaning | Typical apps |
|---|---|---|
| MASVS-L1 | Standard security: good practice for all mobile apps | Most consumer and enterprise apps |
| MASVS-L2 | Defence in depth for apps that handle sensitive data | Banking, health, government and payments |
| MASVS-R | Resilience against reverse engineering and tampering | Apps with valuable logic or high fraud risk |
05Technology
Instrumentation and analysis tools used by testers on real devices.
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06Saudi Arabia and the GCC
Banking, government and healthcare apps carry the highest expectations.
Banks and payment providers must protect mobile channels, with strong authentication and secure transaction signing.
Apps that integrate with national identity and services need careful testing of authentication flows.
Right-to-left layouts and Arabic input can expose unusual validation and display bugs.
07Why GoAgile
We build mobile apps as well as test them.
Talk to a security specialistOur developers know how apps are made and where they break.
Testing the backend alongside the client finds the real impact.
Banking-grade apps are tested for tampering and hostile devices.
Platform-specific guidance for iOS and Android.
Credentials
08Clients
Organisations in regulated sectors choose GoAgile because security is delivered by the team that also builds and runs their infrastructure.
Tier-1 Saudi bank
Banking
National energy operator
Oil, gas and power
Government authority
Public sector
Regional telecom operator
Telecommunications
Healthcare group
Hospitals and clinics
Retail and e-commerce group
Retail
Ports and logistics operator
Logistics
Insurance company
Insurance
Fintech and payments provider
Financial technology
Industrial manufacturer
Manufacturing
A customer-facing platform was about to launch and needed independent assurance.
Result: Critical issues fixed before launch and developers trained on the patterns found.
The bank needed evidence that its people, processes and detection would hold up against a realistic attacker, in line with SAMA expectations.
Result: Detection gaps were fixed, playbooks were updated and the board received a plain-language report.
Plant networks had grown without a clear map, and remote access for vendors was a concern.
Result: A mapped, segmented network with a prioritised remediation plan the plant team could schedule.
Client names are withheld for confidentiality.
09Related services
Each service stands alone and works better with the others.
Tell us the platforms and the level of assurance you need. We will propose a scope and a fixed price.
Scope a mobile test10Questions answered
Tell us about your environment and what you need. We will respond with a scoped proposal, not a brochure.
Specialists who do this work every week, reporting in Arabic and English.