Mobile application security has evolved over the years and become more internal than external. This means that the focus of protecting mobile apps has shifted from external to internal security measures using in-app protection techniques such as Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP), tamper detection, etc. These measures are embedded directly into the apps to protect them from the inside. They have proved to be much superior in securing apps than the old-school protection solutions.
The limitations of existing RASP Solutions
Of all the solutions based on in-app protection techniques, solutions based on RASP technology are the most widely used. These solutions:
- integrate security directly into an application’s framework and
- dynamically detect and mitigate security threats in real-time
However, the current RASP-based solutions have significant shortcomings that leave applications vulnerable to exploitation by attackers:
1. Outdated Research
Current RASP-based security solutions were developed on outdated research and lack innovation. For instance, their root detection methods haven’t been updated in years, making them less effective.
2. Scalability Issues
In India, several companies offering RASP solutions are merely resellers that sell foreign products. They are not involved in the development of these solutions, limiting the scalability of the solution.
3. Integration Design Flaws
RASP is often integrated at the binary level instead of being built into the core component of an app's architecture. They cover a less significant portion of the app's codebase, resulting in weaker protection that attackers can easily bypass.
4. Insufficient Protection
Despite tall claims of robust security, these solutions allow apps to run on rooted devices using easily accessible bypass modules. This is a severe threat to an app’s operation.
These limitations highlight the pressing need for modern, well-integrated RASP-based mobile app security solutions that form the core security layer in apps and effectively protect them, regardless of the development framework used.
Bugsmirror Defender - A new benchmark in Mobile App Shielding
There are many Mobile App Shielding solutions in the market, but Bugsmirror Defender is the most prominent among them. Defender, which is a RASP-based mobile app security solution addresses the shortcomings of existing solutions. While most solutions rely on rigid integration processes and protect apps only at the APK level, Defender:
- uses an inside-out approach by embedding security directly into an app’s architecture
- offers multi-layered protection and protects apps even at the AAR level
Bugsmirror Defender has a compact SDK that offers seamless integration into hybrid frameworks, which most current solutions don’t. It also supports source-level integration for apps requiring deeper protection. To minimize false positives in threat detection, Defender is built to detect security threats with high accuracy and provides customization options for businesses. This is backed by the Bugsmirror team’s security research expertise, accolade of being the Number 1 Bug Hunter for Google, and capability of finding 1250+ security bugs.
With 45+ security features such as Root Detection, App Repackaging Prevention, and Unsecured Wi-Fi Detection, Bugsmirror Defender ensures mobile apps remain secure even on rooted or compromised devices.
Whether it’s Fintech, Healthtech, E-commerce, Gaming, or any other industry, Bugsmirror Defender helps businesses detect and mitigate security threats in real-time, protecting their apps in the ever-evolving threat landscape.