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Mobile Application Security Assessment

Enhance Your Mobile Application Security

MASA

Ensuring robust mobile application security is crucial in today's digital landscape. Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) is an industry-led collaboration to improve application security through third-party security assessments based on industry standards. The goal is to ensure the security of Google Play and the Android ecosystem and provide greater transparency to consumers.
As one of five authorized partners from the App Defense Alliance (ADA), DEKRA conducts thorough mobile app security assessments to ensure your applications meet robust security standards.

The Importance of Mobile App Security

In today's digital era, mobile apps are essential for day-to-day activities but constantly face various threats. Vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches that damage business operations, reputation, and financial stability.
MASA addresses these challenges with evaluations based on industry standards, ensuring:
  • Enhanced protection against cyber threats
  • Improved compliance with security regulations
By adhering to MASA standards, developers can demonstrate their commitment to security, making their apps more appealing and trustworthy to users. As a Google Authorized Lab for MASA, DEKRA has conducted the most evaluations up to date.

Our Approach to MASA

    Providing an unbiased evaluation of your application's security.
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    Reach out to us through our contact form to learn more about the benefits of DEKRA's Mobile Application Security Assessment.
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    Common Questions about Mobile Application Security Assessment

    What does the process look like?
    Starting on the 20th of July 2022 you can either upload your APK File for pre-assessment in our system, identifying the key vulnerabilities and providing the opportunity to remedy these before the MASA. If you successfully pass the assessment, you get a report and an issue letter. if you fail the assessment you need to remedy the issues and re-do the assessment.
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