Description
VAPT – Mobile (iOS)
By Nipto LLP – Cybersecurity & Risk Advisory Specialists
Full Service Description
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) – Mobile (iOS) is a focused security engagement designed to identify, validate, and demonstrate exploitable vulnerabilities in iOS mobile applications and their backend integrations.
Nipto LLP delivers independent, risk-based iOS VAPT services through the Make Audit Easy platform, covering production builds, TestFlight releases, staging environments, APIs, third-party SDK integrations, and mobile-to-server communication channels.
Our engagement follows a structured, evidence-driven methodology aligned with internationally recognized mobile security standards and best practices, including:
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OWASP Mobile Top 10
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OWASP Mobile Application Security Testing Guide (MASTG)
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National Institute of Standards and Technology SP 800-115
The assessment combines static analysis (IPA review), dynamic runtime testing, and controlled manual penetration techniques to simulate real-world attacker behavior on jailbroken devices and controlled test environments.
We evaluate:
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Insecure local data storage (Keychain misuse, plist exposure)
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Weak cryptographic implementation
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Improper certificate validation & SSL pinning issues
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Authentication & session management flaws
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Insecure API communication
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Reverse engineering exposure
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Hardcoded secrets & tokens
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Third-party SDK security risks
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Business logic vulnerabilities
All findings are validated to eliminate false positives and prioritized based on exploitability, business impact, and regulatory exposure.
The engagement concludes with a comprehensive technical report and executive summary, including proof-of-concept evidence, risk categorization, and a prioritized remediation roadmap for development and DevSecOps teams.
| Parameter | Basic | Standard | Enterprise | Advance |
| Audit Mode | Virtual Only | Virtual Only | Virtual + Onsite | Virtual + Onsite |
| Mobile Applications (iOS) | 1 App | 1 App | 2 Apps | 3–4 Apps |
| App Build Type | IPA (TestFlight / Debug) | IPA (Release) | IPA (Prod-like) | Multiple builds |
| App Size / Modules | Small / limited | Medium | Medium–Large | Large / complex |
| Authentication Testing | Basic login flows | Standard auth flows | Full auth + role checks | Complex role abuse |
| Authorization Testing | Limited | Standard | Comprehensive | Extensive |
| Business Logic Testing | Minimal | Moderate | Standard industry depth | Deep & edge-case driven |
| Secure Storage (Keychain) | Basic | Standard | Comprehensive | Advanced |
| Data Transmission Security | Basic TLS checks | Standard | Full validation | Advanced |
| Jailbreak Detection & Bypass | NA | Limited | Included | Advanced |
| Runtime Protection Checks | NA | Limited | Included | Advanced |
| Reverse Engineering Resistance | NA | Limited | Included | Advanced |
| OWASP MASVS Coverage | MASVS L1 | MASVS L1 | MASVS L1 + L2 | MASVS L1 + L2 + Custom |
| Manual Exploitation | Minimal | Partial | Included | Extensive |
| False Positive Validation | Critical only | High & Critical | All severities | All severities |
| Add On | ||||
| Additional iOS App | 15% | 10% | 40% (Per app base) | 5% |
| Additional App Module / Feature | 10% | 7% | 5% | 5% |
| Onsite Testing (Same City) | NA | NA | 15% | 10% |
| Onsite Testing (Another City) | NA | NA | 20% | 15% |
| Timeline | ||||
| Audit Timeline | 3–11 Days | 5–11 Days | 10–20 Days | 15–30 Days |
| Post-Audit Support | 5 Months | 5 Months | 7 Months | 11 Months |
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Key Testing Coverage
Mobile Application Security Testing
Insecure data storage & Keychain misconfiguration
Weak encryption & improper key management
Binary analysis & reverse engineering risks
Hardcoded credentials & secrets
Improper platform usage
Authentication & session weaknesses
Runtime manipulation vulnerabilities
Backend & API Interaction Testing
Insecure API calls
Token misuse & improper validation
Certificate pinning bypass validation
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) risk testing
Excessive data exposure
Who This Service Is For
FinTech & Payment Applications
Healthcare & InsurTech Platforms
E-commerce & Marketplace Apps
SaaS Companies with iOS Applications
Organizations preparing for ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, RBI, SEBI, or IRDAI compliance
Why Nipto LLP
Risk-focused cybersecurity advisory approach
Independent and objective security validation
Hybrid static + dynamic + manual testing methodology
Compliance-aware reporting
Clear remediation roadmap aligned with secure SDLC
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