An Intellyx Analyst Guide for Approov by Jason Bloomberg and Eric Newcomer, Intellyx.
Mobile apps have become integral to modern business strategies, yet security often lags behind. Instead of being an afterthought, mobile security should be a key focus from the start. This guide explores why protecting mobile apps requires a comprehensive approach, beyond just backend defenses.
The threat surface is vast, not simply because of software vulnerabilities but because attackers control devices in their possession, including your app and its data. Obfuscation provides minimal protection. The risk landscape continues to evolve, and effective solutions require advanced technologies like runtime application self-protection (RASP) and secure app attestation to ensure your app's integrity, even in untrusted environments.
To defend against evolving threats, developers must adopt a mobile-first security mindset. Approov offers the necessary tools to secure APIs, protect app traffic, and ensure that only legitimate app instances communicate with backend systems, applying the principles of zero trust in mobile environments. With features like dynamic certificate pinning and API authentication, Approov strengthens app security where traditional methods fall short.
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