Improving the Security of Your Mobile App with Mobile Authentication Testing

Mobile applications are now a preferred target among cyber threats, especially in the modern world. Security should be highly ranked since it is crucial to protect users’ information and to avoid users’ mistrust. Mobile authentication testing is also important in this regard, as it assists in the protection of applications against unauthorized access. Web log: mobile authentication testing and its significance Mobile authentication testing plays an immense role in the current world, especially when it comes to mobile applications used in day-to-day life. Most of the mobile applications that are developed require some form of authentication process, and with this in mind, this blog will explain in detail about mobile authentication testing and how Chaintech Network can help enhance the security of such applications.

• User Trust: The survey reveals that 70% of users delete applications if they are not confident the application is protecting their data (RSA).
• MFA Adoption: When MFA is in place, something can be prevented 99% of the time. Microsoft revealed that automated attacks were 9%.

Why it is Important to Test Mobile Authentication? 

1. Protecting User Data

   The codes and passwords can help secure mobile phones because the first step in their protection is authentication. It makes it possible to control access to the application and the information it contains when such access is granted to only those people who have been allowed to use it. Poor major authentication exposes systems and networks to sources of illegitimate access, data theft, and major losses. In a Verizon report, it is established that 81% of data breaches are caused by inadequate or compromised passwords.

2. Enhancing user trust

   The consumer wants their individual data to be safe. Sustainable authentication mechanisms improve the confidence of the users in your application. On the other hand, security threats may affect the image of your product and cost users’ loyalty.

3. Compliance with Regulations

   Many rules and regulations, for example, GDPR and HIPAA, require a high level of security, particularly authentication procedures. Adherence to these regulations is crucial to avoiding compliance, legal consequences, and fines.

The following are the parts of the mobile authentication testing

• Password Policies

  In particular, testing of passwords is conducted to ensure that the password policies implemented are bringing the organization to a secure level. It includes length checks for the passwords and ensuring that the passwords and complexity of the password provided satisfy the minimum parameters, which does not allow easy-to-guess passwords such as passwords that can be cracked by brute force attacks.

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

  MFA puts into practice two-factor or multi-factor authentication, where the client has to verify themselves in more than one way. This also helps to validate which MFA implementations are correctly setup and, therefore, which ones are immune to bypass.

• Session Management

  Session management ensures that only the rightful client or user can access the state information belonging to the client without any form of interference from the attacker. It is recommended to check session expiration, the use of cookies with secure attributes, and cookie protection from cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Mobile Authentication Testing Techniques and Processes 

1. Regular Security Audits

   It is crucial to organize regular security check-ups that reveal the potential threats of the existing authentication systems. Therefore, the security should be checked constantly, and the controls should be tested periodically.

2. User Education

   Informing the users about the proper ways of password creation and proper authentication can have a great impact on security. Their passwords are to be as long as possible, unique, and difficult to guess, while MFA is to be implemented wherever possible. 

How Chaintech Network  Help?

Chaintech Network provides end-to-end mobile security testing services with a major focus on mobile application penetration testing and a subfocus on mobile authentication testing. Here's how we can assist:

• Expertise in authentication security

  It is worth mentioning that our team of security specialists devoted much effort and time to integrating the systems and avoiding various kinds of authentication threats. Our specialists apply modern instruments to guarantee you reliable authentication mechanisms.

• Customized testing solutions 

  Chaintech Network offers individual test solutions according to the specific needs of the client's application. In this, we do a comprehensive evaluation of password regimes, the use of MFA, how and when sessions are managed, and the use of biometrics.

• Ongoing Support and Consultation 

  After the purchase, you will receive all the necessary assistance to maintain your authentication security in the future. 

Secure your mobile apps from the top hacks, threats, and risks 

Despite the increase in the presence of hackers wanting to gain access to individual’s data, can you risk your mobile app’s authentication security?  

Data Breaches: Weak or stolen passwords are the main source of the data breaches, as per Verizon, and account for 81%.  

World into Mobile Authentication Testing 

Mobile application authentication testing remains a critical practice in ensuring user data security, compliance with regulations, and clients’ trust. Chaintech Network provides testing solutions for your mobile authentication to assure that your procedures are flawlessly secure. Engage Chaintech Network to secure your applications and make your users feel comfortable.