Automate Mobile App Security Testing — No Source Code Required
Designed for app development, Q-mast embeds security directly into your workflow to identify security, privacy, and compliance risks before the mobile app is released.
Q-mast automated mobile app security testing
Comprehensive static (SAST), dynamic (DAST), interactive (IAST) and forced-path execution app analysis
Automated scanning in minutes, no source code needed, even for latest OS versions
Analysis of compiled app binary, regardless of in-app or run-time obfuscations
Malicious behavior profiling, including app collusion
Checks against privacy & security standards: NIAP, NIST, MASVS
Precise SBOM generation and analysis for vulnerability reporting to specific library version, including embedded libraries
Cloud-based platform to avoid drag on hardware or bandwidth
Fewer false negatives with fewer false positives
The Quokka Advantage
Benefits of mobile security that make you smile
Peace of mind
Know your mobile app security testing solution delivers the industry’s most comprehensive insights, even for the latest OS versions, in minutes
Informed decisions
Make risk-based business decisions throughout the SDLC to balance speed of app deployment with security measures
ROI of prevention
Scan 100% of compiled app binary – including 3rd party code libraries – to prevent supply chain attacks that harm your brand
See Q-mast in action
Integrates seamlessly with DevSecOps tools & the SDLC
MAST + Pen Testing = Better together
Defense in depth to identify with high confidence exploitable security vulnerabilities, privacy risks, and malicious behavior
1
Plan
2
Build
Software composition analysis (SCA) for source code and binary, vulnerability scanning.
3
Test
Automated MAST (SAST, DAST, IAST, FPE) of compiled RASP-enabled binary before Pen Testing to find and fix most issues early in the development cycle, reducing the resource cost of fixing issues.
4
Deploy
Pen Testing fulfills key compliance requirements. When combined with MAST, Pen Tests can be less expensive due to the reduced attack surface of the app.
5
Operate
Enabling RASP protects app in deployment from active attacks. With Pen Testing and MAST to harden apps, RASP can be much more effective.
6
Monitor
Supports Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST) standards
Analyst guidance for Mobile App Security Testing (MAST)
“Quokka’s step-by-step approach has notably improved how we handle mobile application vulnerabilities. It’s made managing security assessments across our mobile app ecosystem much smoother and more effective and brought consistency to our security standards. Quokka stands out as a collaborative partner, providing proactive support that truly enhances our experience.”
Security Leader, Fortune 100 CPG Company
FAQs
Do I need Q-mast if we already perform Pen Testing?
Pen testing simulates real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in code, infrastructure, and logic that might go unnoticed during regular development and Q&A. It involves skilled security professionals actively trying to exploit weaknesses in the app’s code, infrastructure, and logic. Using this method helps organizations prioritize fixes based on real-world risks, rather than theoretical threats.
Automated MAST, like Q-mast, is a more comprehensive approach that encompasses a range of techniques to analyze mobile apps for security flaws. It involves both static and dynamic analysis to identify vulnerabilities in the app’s code, dependencies, and runtime behavior. From code to supply chain, it performs comprehensive testing to pinpoint vulnerabilities early and ensure secure app releases from the start. Unlike pen testing, MAST is used continuously throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and identifies both security and privacy concerns.
Pen testing is not a replacement for MAST but rather a complementary approach. Combining MAST and pen testing is a strategic investment in risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and customer trust. This integrated approach not only strengthens your mobile app’s security posture, but also delivers tangible benefits that align with broader business goals. Read more in our Strengthening Mobile Security: The Power of Combining Pen Testing and Mobile Application Security Testing blog post.
Does Q-mast require source code, or can it scan compiled apps (binaries)?
Q-mast scans compiled app binary, regardless of in-app or run-time obfuscations — no source code needed.
What security standards does Q-mast align with? (e.g., OWASP MASVS, NIAP, NIST)
Q-mast checks against privacy & security standards from NIAP, NIST, OWASP MASVS, CVEs, and SARIF. In fact, Quokka (then Kryptowire) contributed to setting NIAP requirements for testing mobile apps. Read more about how Quokka contributed to NIAP and how Quokka aligns with the OWASP Mobile Top 10.
Secure by Design
Shift security left in the SDLC to save development costs and avoid releasing app code – especially 3rd party code libraries – that can be exploited
Visibility into mobile apps
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requires visibility into all assets – and the ability to test apps extensively for zero-day vulnerabilities and threats.
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