How to Integrate Security in Mobile App Development
Is your business app secure enough? If you answered yes, then think again!
While your development team is
working their fingers to the bone to create the next revolutionizing app, a
group of hackers is also planning ways of developing the next malware. And,
from attacking a company’s intellectual property to threatening the privacy of
its users, such cyber attackers can literally mangle all the efforts of a
mobile app development team. There is no denying (especially after the
disastrous WannaCrycyber attack) that, with the exponential growth in
smartphone users and mobile software development, the hacker culture is booming
as well.
Today, we exchange sensitive data,
store important information, communicate via mobiles, and upload files
digitally. And, the biggest security threats pave their way mainly through
communication modes, such as SMSs, MMSs, wi-fi, and Bluetooth. However,
vulnerabilities in software also play a role. The rule of thumb is to
appropriately test the security in every phase of app development.
So, it is critical for every mobile apps company to include the
appropriate security testing during the systems development life cycle of the
app. Here are a few measures that you can embed in the different stages to
stave off the possibility of security infringement.
1. Requirements Gathering and Analysis
Reviewing the security risks and
incorporating the relevant measures in the initial stages of development can
significantly reduce the chances of hackers attacking in the later stages. You
should discuss with your team and decide on what strategy drivers you will be
using to ensure the safety of your users’ privacy. After all, recognizing the
security threats in the early stage of app development is far better than only
learning about them from the feedback that users post after rolling out the
app.
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