4 Ways to Protect Mobile Apps against Dangerous Cyber Threats

Now more than ever, cyber security is essential for any business operating online. Discover 4 ways you could be protecting your mobile apps today.

3 | March 1, 2021

With the advancement in technology and the influx of developers releasing new applications every day, there has been an ever-growing number of cybersecurity threats made to mobile apps. Smartphones have made our lives easier but for cybercriminals, it has become a safe place to steal data, leak sensitive domain information and cripple the entire smartphone ecosystem. 

Over the last few years, it has become increasingly easier to quickly access your personal information such as passwords and credit cards on your mobile device. With everything now accessible on mobile apps, they have become prone to advanced and sophisticated cyber-attacks. A single cyberattack can negatively impact the reputation of your business and expose your personal data to anyone in the world. 

Although mobile devices face numerous threats, there is a lot you can do to protect yourself, your data and your employees from being exposed to cybersecurity threats. Follow these 4 tips and you will be well on your way to protecting yourself through your mobile security journey. 

1. Secure User Authentication

Using secured user authentication and authorisation is necessary for any mobile application’s security. Mobile app developers must focus on relevant privacy points, session management identity and mobile security features to avoid hackers and malware software accessing your data. The use of two-factor authentication should be added to your social networks in the process of strong user authentication. Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security and is designed to ensure that you’re the only person who can access your account, even if someone else knows your password. 

2. Design for App Security

From the initial stages of your design process, it is important to ensure the end-to-end security of your app. Start by preparing a threat model which involves you thinking like a hacker to identify all potential loopholes. For this, it is recommended to take the help of a professional security expert who can help you to maintain the level of security and identify all of your potential vulnerabilities. Design your app in a way that your major priority will be to safeguard sensitive user data at any cost. 

3. Use a VPN on Public Wi-Fi

If you opt to use a public Wi-Fi network on your phone rather than your own data, experts suggest using a virtual private network (VPN) to avoid unnecessary data breaches. It isn’t hard for hackers to create fake WiFi hotspots in public spaces. With network names that look real and secure, people are willing to connect. It is likely that you have connected to an unsecure network in your life where you would have unwittingly handed over access to not only your personal data but your corporate data as well. Using a VPN is essential when accessing public wi-fi networks as it encrypts all traffic going to and from your device, including all third-party apps. 

4. Hire a Cybersecurity Professional 

If the above points sound like a headache waiting to happen, we recommend hiring a cybersecurity professional to help you fight the menace of cybersecurity threats. Secure your data with top-of-the-line specialists experienced in the field. When you fail to follow the correct mobile security procedures, you may end up losing your confidential data, resulting in significant financial and personal losses. Still feeling a little lost on how to best secure your data? It’s understandable to have additional questions regarding your cybersecurity which is why our team are fully equipped to handle all questions regarding cybersecurity. Feel free to contact our team here

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