According to a recent survey by AppDirect, half of IT decision-makers are losing sleep over security. It's no surprise, given that 45% of respondents have experienced a security breach in the last year.
The threat of vulnerabilities and cyber security attacks is on the rise, and the impact of an incident can be devastating. Having the right DevSecOps strategy helps, but getting the right toolchain in place is crucial.
However, many engineering leaders often forget that mobile (the most common way users interact with B2C and B2B brands) requires specialized technology and integrations. We've rounded up four of the best tools that integrate directly with Bitrise to strengthen DevSecOps across your mobile app development lifecycle.
1. Appdome for proactive mobile security
Appdome provides a no-code, automated solution for mobile development teams to integrate advanced security features directly into mobile apps. This includes protecting against malware, data breaches and hacking attempts. Additionally, Appdome offers features like encryption, fraud prevention, code obfuscation, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Appdrome enables teams to secure their apps quickly and efficiently, reducing the time and resources required for manual security integrations.
Appdrome and Bitrise: As a Bitrise user, you can use the verified Appdome Steps to automate the building, signing, and certification of security, anti-fraud, and other protections in Android and iOS apps in Bitrise CI/CD pipelines. Read more about Appdome’s prerequisites for implementing this step.
Watch the AppDome and Bitrise webinar on Protecting Mobile Apps the DevOps Way.
2. NowSecure for DevSecOps automation
NowSecure provides automated mobile app security testing and certification, which helps identify vulnerabilities and compliance issues in mobile apps before they're released. It facilitates CI/CD pipelines by executing in-depth security assessments and testing across the mobile app lifecycle, including:
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
- API Security (APISec)
NowSecure allows mobile teams to detect and mitigate security flaws early, ensuring apps meet the highest security and privacy standards possible.
NowSecure and Bitrise: As a Bitrise user, you can use the verified NowSecure Steps for Android and iOS.
Read more on NowSecure and Bitrise here, or check out our joint webinar on How to build secure mobile apps effectively with DevSecOps.
3. AWS Secrets Manager: a bridge between AWS and mobile CI/CD
Managing secrets is a requirement for all code, even mobile codebases. This is where AWS Secrets Manager comes in. It allows developers to protect sensitive information and assets such as passwords, API keys, certificates, and credentials throughout their lifecycle. It ensures that these secrets are only accessible when needed and securely stored so only authorised users can access them.
AWS Secrets Manager and Bitrise: With Bitrise workflows, you can securely fetch secrets at runtime with the AWS Secrets Manager Step without hardcoding them into the configuration files, minimizing the risk of leaking and exposing sensitive data.
4. LambdaTest for DevOps tool security
LambdaTest offers a comprehensive, seamless testing solution for app testing across multiple browsers, operating systems, and devices. It provides an infrastructure for executing Selenium, Appium, and Cypress test scripts to ensure cross-browser compatibility and performance of applications. LambdaTest's platform also includes features for real-time testing and visual regression testing.
Lambda Test and Bitrise: As a Bitrise user, you can ensure the quality and performance of your mobile apps across a diverse range of real devices with verified LambdaTest Steps. To implement this step, learn more about LambdaTest's prerequisites.
Put security at the heart of your mobile DevOps strategy
Keeping up with the latest security threats and vulnerabilities is a never-ending task, but with the help of these tools and a solid DevSecOps strategy, you can identify and resolve issues early and focus on building reliable, secure and trusted apps.
For more information, download our whitepaper “Why app security and DevSecOps are essential to mobile success”
