Fast-Track · Weeks, Not Months

Mobile App Penetration Testing Australia

Mobile App Penetration Testing for Australian organizations

Praxis-Q delivers Mobile App Penetration Testing for Australia businesses, aligned to ACSC Essential Eight, IRAP, Privacy Act 1988 APPs, APRA CPS 234, ISO 27001. Our mobile application penetration testing evaluates Android and iOS apps for security vulnerabilities including insecure data storage, improper authentication, API vulnerabilities, and reverse engineering risks.

Get Mobile App Australia Certified →Request Proposal
Praxis-Q delivers Mobile App Penetration Testing for Australian organizations with global expertise and India-based delivery efficiency. Our certified security engineers evaluate Android and iOS applications against OWASP MASVS, ACSC Essential Eight, and APRA CPS 234 standards. We identify critical vulnerabilities including insecure data storage, weak authentication mechanisms, API exploitation risks, and reverse-engineering threats before attackers do. Our dual-platform testing combines static code analysis, dynamic runtime assessment, traffic interception, and business logic validation—completing thorough security audits in 5–7 days. Trusted by ASX-listed firms, financial services, and health organizations across APAC, we deliver remediation-focused reports with compliance alignment to Privacy Act 1988, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS. Praxis-Q's fast-track capability reduces time-to-insight without compromising rigor, enabling Australian enterprises to ship secure applications with confidence.

At a Glance

PlatformsAndroid + iOS
StandardsOWASP MASVS
Delivery5-7 days
MethodsStatic + Dynamic
Book Free Consultation

Mobile App Australia

Mobile App Penetration Testing Australia

Mobile App Penetration Testing for Australian organizations

The Problem

Mobile apps ship secrets, weak storage, and insecure APIs that attackers reverse-engineer at leisure. App-store approval is not a security review.

What We Do

  • Recon
  • Static Analysis
  • Dynamic Analysis
  • Business Logic
  • Report

What You Get

  • Android and iOS app testing
  • OWASP MASVS framework
  • Static and dynamic analysis
  • Runtime analysis and hooking
  • Traffic interception testing
  • Reverse engineering assessment
  • Secure data storage review
  • Jailbreak/root bypass testing
See pricing

Why Mobile App Penetration Testing Matters for Australian Organizations

Mobile applications are primary attack surfaces for financial data, customer PII, and business logic exploitation. App-store approval provides no security assurance. Australian regulators—ASIC, APRA, and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner—expect organizations to demonstrate proactive security testing before deployment. Non-compliance exposes firms to regulatory fines, reputational damage, and litigation. Praxis-Q's mobile app penetration testing identifies zero-days, insecure API endpoints, weak cryptography, and authentication bypasses that manual code review alone cannot detect. We test jailbroken/rooted scenarios, intercept encrypted traffic, and simulate insider threats, ensuring your app withstands both known exploits and emerging attack vectors in production.

Our Mobile App Penetration Testing Process

Praxis-Q follows a structured 5-phase methodology: (1) Reconnaissance—collecting app binaries, architecture, and threat modeling; (2) Static Analysis—decompiling bytecode to detect hardcoded secrets and insecure patterns; (3) Dynamic Analysis—runtime hooking, Burp Suite interception, and API fuzzing; (4) Business Logic Testing—validating authentication, authorization, and transaction integrity; (5) Reporting—OWASP MASVS-aligned findings with CVSS severity, remediation steps, and compliance mapping. Both Android APK and iOS IPA undergo identical rigor. We test non-jailbroken and jailbroken iOS environments, ensuring coverage of app-store and enterprise distribution models. Delivery within 5–7 business days accelerates your security posture without delay.

OWASP MASVS and Compliance Alignment

OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) is the industry benchmark for mobile security controls spanning data storage, cryptography, authentication, network security, and resilience against reverse engineering. Praxis-Q maps all findings to MASVS levels (L1, L2, L3), helping Australian organizations prioritize fixes by business impact. Our reports cross-reference APRA CPS 234 (cybersecurity competitiveness), ACSC Essential Eight, Privacy Act 1988, and ISO 27001 requirements. This multi-standard alignment simplifies compliance documentation for regulators and audit committees. Australian firms in financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications benefit from pre-mapped remediation guidance that satisfies both security and governance mandates simultaneously.

Advanced Testing Techniques: Beyond Static Analysis

Static code analysis alone misses runtime vulnerabilities, state-management flaws, and API-layer attacks. Praxis-Q employs dynamic testing—Frida hooking, runtime patching, and traffic interception—to expose weaknesses during app execution. We test cryptographic implementation strength, validate certificate pinning, assess authentication token handling, and simulate man-in-the-middle attacks on API calls. Reverse-engineering assessments measure app resilience against decompilers and tampering tools. We also validate secure storage implementations using platform-native keychain/Keystore access, detect data leakage via logs or crash reports, and test for insecure inter-process communication. This layered approach ensures vulnerabilities hiding in runtime behavior are caught before production deployment.

Fast-Track Delivery and Ongoing Support

Praxis-Q's India-headquartered, globally certified team reduces assessment cycles to 5–7 business days without compromising thoroughness. Our 24/7 delivery model leverages time-zone advantages for rapid turnaround. Post-assessment, we provide 30-day remediation support, re-testing of patched builds, and guidance on secure coding practices for your development team. Australian organizations benefit from Praxis-Q's cost-efficient delivery structure and deep APAC regulatory expertise, enabling frequent reassessments as your application evolves. Whether pre-launch, post-breach, or annual compliance-driven testing, we scale service volume and cadence to match your development roadmap.

Related Services

OWASP MASVS Framework AlignmentCompliance with PCI DSS and ISO 27001Web Application Security TestingNetwork Penetration Testing ServicesCloud Security Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OWASP MASVS?
OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) is the industry standard for mobile app security requirements, covering storage, cryptography, authentication, network, and resilience.
Do you test both Android APK and iOS IPA?
Yes. We test both Android APK and iOS IPA files. For iOS, we test both jailbroken and non-jailbroken scenarios.
What vulnerabilities does mobile app penetration testing identify that automated scanners miss?
Automated tools detect surface-level issues like weak encryption and hardcoded credentials. Penetration testers identify business-logic flaws (e.g., authorization bypasses in payment flows), API-layer vulnerabilities, insecure inter-process communication, state-management weaknesses, and resilience against jailbreaking/rooting. We also test reverse-engineering resistance and validate cryptographic implementation correctness—areas where manual expertise provides irreplaceable value beyond static analysis.
Do you provide re-testing after vulnerabilities are remediated?
Yes. Praxis-Q includes 30-day post-assessment remediation support and re-testing of patched builds at no additional cost. This ensures fixes are effective and don't introduce new vulnerabilities. For significant architectural changes, we offer discounted follow-up assessments or continuous testing partnerships aligned to your development sprint cycles.
How does Praxis-Q's testing align with Australian regulatory requirements like APRA CPS 234 and Privacy Act 1988?
Our OWASP MASVS-aligned reports explicitly map findings to APRA CPS 234 (cybersecurity practices), ACSC Essential Eight, Privacy Act 1988 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and ISO 27001. This multi-standard cross-referencing simplifies compliance documentation for ASIC, APRA, and OAIC audits, reducing your remediation overhead and demonstrating proactive security due diligence to regulators.
Can you test both Android and iOS in a single engagement?
Absolutely. Praxis-Q tests both Android APK and iOS IPA files within a single assessment. We evaluate both platforms against identical security criteria, identifying platform-specific vulnerabilities (e.g., Android's permission model, iOS jailbreak detection) and shared API/business-logic weaknesses. Single-engagement testing reduces cost and ensures consistent security posture across platforms.
What is the typical turnaround time for mobile app penetration testing?
Praxis-Q delivers comprehensive mobile app penetration testing in 5–7 business days for standard-scope applications (up to 5MB binary, straightforward authentication). Complex apps with custom backends, payment processing, or sensitive PII may extend to 10–15 days. Our fast-track model leverages India-based delivery efficiency and 24/7 team coverage, enabling rapid turnaround without quality compromise.
How do you test iOS apps if jailbreaking isn't an option for corporate environments?
Praxis-Q tests iOS apps in both jailbroken and non-jailbroken scenarios. For non-jailbroken environments, we use runtime analysis via Xcode debugging, traffic interception with system proxies, and API fuzzing through app-level traffic capture. Jailbroken testing provides deeper inspection (class dumping, memory examination, system-level hooking). Combined coverage ensures comprehensive assessment regardless of deployment environment—app-store, enterprise MDM, or TestFlight distribution.

Ready to Get Started?

Free gap analysis · Proposal in 24hrs · Delivery in weeks

Book Free ConsultationView All Services