Infrastructure
Security Assessment
Infrastructure Security Assessment
A Mobile Application Security Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of a mobile app’s security.
Here’s a general case study outline:
Here’s a general case study outline:
Executive Summary
- Brief overview of the assessment and key findings
Introduction
- Background on the mobile app and its purpose
- Scope and objectives of the assessment
Mobile App Overview
- Description of the app's architecture, platforms (iOS, Android), and technologies used
Vulnerability Assessment
- Results of automated scanning tools (e.g., MobSF, QARK)
- Manual testing and code review findings
Security Risks and Threats
- Identification of potential security risks and threats (e.g., data leakage, unauthorized access)
- Risk scoring and prioritization
Security Controls Evaluation
- Assessment of existing security controls (e.g., authentication, encryption, access controls)
- Effectiveness and gaps in current controls
Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
- Review of relevant compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA)
- Gap analysis and recommendations for compliance
Recommendations & Remediation Roadmap
- Prioritized list of recommendations for security improvements
- Implementation plan with timelines and resources required
Conclusion
- Summary of key findings and recommendations
- Next steps and follow-up activities
Appendices
- Supporting documents, diagrams, and data
- Identification and mitigation of security vulnerabilities
- Improved security posture and reduced risk
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
- Enhanced protection of sensitive data
- Better overall security and trust in the mobile app
Some common tools used in a Web Services Security Assessment include
Nmap
Nessus
OpenVAS
Vulnerability
scanners
Configuration compliance scanners
Some common methodologies used include
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
ISO 27001
COBIT
PCI DSS
