In a world where cyber threats are everywhere, mobile applications have become prime targets for attackers. Yet, they too often remain the weakest link in the security chain.
Unsecured data storage, reverse engineering, insufficient obfuscation… A poorly protected app can expose sensitive data or business logic to malicious actors, regardless of the industry or digital maturity level.
Secure by design: the Neopixl approach
At neopixl and Smile, security is not seen as an afterthought or a constraint added at the end of a project. It’s an integral part of our approach, right from the very first lines of code.
As specialists in native (iOS, Android) and hybrid (React Native, Kotlin Multiplatform) mobile development, we embed security best practices from the design phase onward, in full compliance with the most demanding standards, starting with the OWASP MAS guidelines.
OWASP MAS: an essential
OWASP (Open Worldwide Application Security Project) has defined a clear framework to guide developers toward building more secure applications, especially through:
- The Mobile Top 10, which lists the most common vulnerabilities (weak authentication, insecure communication, etc.)
- MASVS (Mobile Application Security Verification Standard), a structured benchmark with different security levels:
- L1: basic level for low-risk applications
- L2: advanced level, with strengthened requirements for critical applications
- L1+R / L2+R: levels that include resistance to reverse engineering and code tampering
These standards are complemented by other frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST SP 800-53, which support our broader cybersecurity approach.
The strength of a technology partnership with Guardsquare
To go even further, we rely on our strategic partnership with Guardsquare, the leading provider of mobile app protection solutions. With their advanced security tools (static code analysis, runtime protection, etc.), we are able to:
- Identify vulnerabilities early in the development cycle
- Protect code against reverse engineering
- Significantly reduce the attack surface of your applications
Protect your users, protect your reputation
Securing a mobile application isn’t just about preventing attacks. It’s also about protecting your users, their privacy, and the trust they place in you.
At Neopixl and Smile, we make it a top priority.
Looking to strengthen the security of your mobile apps? Let’s talk. Together, we can build secure, sustainable digital experiences that meet the highest security standards.
