Why is iOS Mobile App Security Important?
- bugsmirrorcom
- Aug 18
- 2 min read
iOS is considered a secure platform because of Apple's closed ecosystem. But there’s no operating system that is absolutely invincible to security threats. iOS mobile apps themselves are susceptible to threats such as reverse engineering, runtime manipulation, insecure data storage, etc. Hence, iOS mobile app security is not a choice—it’s a business imperative.
Apple offers built-in security features such as App Transport Security (ATS) and sandboxing, but they aren’t enough to protect iOS apps from sophisticated attack vectors. iOS app developers should go beyond built-in security features and incorporate mobile app security best practices to protect their apps against existing and emerging threats.
Best Practices for iOS Mobile App Security
These best practices can help developers make their iOS mobile apps more secure:
Encryption of sensitive information in transit and at rest.
Employing secure, well-maintained APIs with proper input validation.
Obfuscating code to prevent reverse engineering.
Implementing a Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) solution in apps to prevent runtime attacks such as repackaging and jailbreaking.
Performing periodic security testing (SAST, DAST, API testing) during app development and testing the apps even after they are live, so that they are always secure.
Bugsmirror MASST - Enhance iOS Mobile App Security
Bugsmirror Mobile Application Security Suite & Tools (MASST) is an all-in-one platform that helps in implementing mobile application security at every layer of your iOS app with:
CodeLock detects 50+ static code-level threats.
RunLock detects 25+ runtime security threats.
APILock checks the security of mobile APIs.
Bugsmirror Defender safeguards apps from runtime security threats.
Bugsmirror Shield protects against reverse engineering and IP theft— this is particularly important for proprietary iOS apps.
Bugsmirror Guard protects locally stored sensitive data in the app.
ThreatLens provides real-time insight into threats detected and prevented by Bugsmirror Defender, enabling security teams to remain vigilant and responsive.
Bugsmirror has helped in securing mobile apps for several major companies and government organizations. For businesses that care about iOS mobile app security, Bugsmirror MASST is all that you need.
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