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application security guide

What is Application Security? All You Need To Know Guide

Uncertain about how to secure your application or which steps to take? You’re not alone – every aspiring digital product creator has faced this challenge. As app development experts with over a decade of experience, we understand how confusing it can be at the start. That’s why we’ve crafted this guide to help you master […]

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Native vs. Cross-platform App Development – All You Need to Know as an Entrepreneur

Enter any forum discussing native vs. cross-platform app development and you’ll see developers with strong opinions in favor of one approach and against the other. Few will admit that both have their pros and cons. So, who is right? The truth is, it depends on your business goals. Both native and cross-platform solutions can be […]

Fintech Cybersecurity

Fintech Cybersecurity: Challenges, Best Practices, and Future Trends

In 2017, Equifax – a major credit reporting agency – experienced one of the largest data breaches ever. This cyber attack exposed the personal information of 147 million people. The fallout was huge – Equifax’s stock dropped by 35%, and they faced a lawsuit resulting in a $700 million settlement. This breach seriously hurt their […]

Requirements Elicitation Guide

Requirements Elicitation for Successful App Development: Techniques, Questions, and Process

Every successful app is built on a foundation of well-understood user needs. Requirements elicitation methods are all about talking with stakeholders, such as customers, team members, and anyone else your app affects. The goal is to discover what they really need and expect from your app.

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Kotlin Multiplatform: A Smart Choice for Cross-platform Development?

In the IT industry, there are no silver bullets. When we create applications, we need to be smart and choose the best tools for our specific needs and current situation. When it comes to mobile app development, you’ve probably heard of this difficult decision: Build natively or cross-platform? At first glance, it might seem simple: […]

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Software Development Offers: How to Compare Them and What Matters Most

As a Business Developer, I’m involved in preparing offers for our potential clients. I’ve got a solid grasp on the process and understand the hesitations and questions companies often have. That’s why I decided to write an article that clarifies how you can analyze offers from potential outsourcing partners. I hope it makes your decision-making […]

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What Is a Mobile App – All You Should Know as a Future Product Owner

What is a mobile application? What kind of benefits does it bring to businesses? Read this guide to learn about the process of building a mobile app.

User story mapping - templates, examples and techniques

User Story Mapping: Examples, Templates, and Best Practices | Guide for App Owners

Welcome to our guide to User Story Mapping! I’m Mark, a Business Analyst and Solution Architect. I’ve worked in fintech, ecommerce, and non-profit product development, collaborating with international teams at every step, from discovery to maintenance.  As a Solution Architect, I use USM very often. This method helps us get a solid grip on what […]

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MVP, Core Path, MMP – Product Versions in App Development

The product development stages in creating a mobile application are usually divided into product versions. In this article, we want to focus on some of them: MVP, Core Path, and MMP, as they are critical steps on the way to a successful mobile app.

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Breaking Down the Apple Vision Pro: A Revolutionary Spatial Computer

With companies striving to offer new, more engaging, and unique ways to experience all kinds of content, we are about to witness innovative products mixing reality with virtuality. Now it’s time for Apple to introduce an all-new device, powered by a new operating system and designed for a new era. Let’s look at the Apple […]

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How to Measure Your Digital Product Success | Guide with Examples

Being a Product Owner and creating a successful product is a great adventure. If you are thinking about your own mobile app, you are probably already seeing with your own eyes how your app can make the world a better place and meet user needs. One of your responsibilities as a Product Owner will be […]

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The Art of Decision Making: Top 7 Agile Prioritization Techniques for Product Owners

Being a decision-maker sounds exciting until you face the first splash of opinions from people engaged in your mobile app development process. Your stakeholders may have different interests and urgent needs. And it is your challenge to decide who will get what they want first. What’s more, you probably have a lot of great ideas, […]

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Agile Roles and Responsibilities – From Theory to Practice

Dive into Agile Scrum roles with a twist! Discover the daily life of each team member beyond theory. A must-read for App Owners seeking real-world insights.

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Mobile App Testing – Introduction for Product Owners

Understand mobile app testing and find out what is the best way to test your application. Mobile app testing introduction for Product Owners.

5 Scrum Values

5 Scrum Values: Guide for App Owners with Real-life Examples

Hi there! Are you wondering what Scrum Values are? Why are they important? How do they work in practice? Or are they just a catchphrase?  I’m Beata, and I’ve been a Scrum Master at Droids On Roids for almost three years now. Let me share insights from our software house with you.  I’ll present how […]

GDPR

10 Myths About GDPR in Mobile Apps

The privacy policy is mandatory in every app You may have heard that the privacy policy is a must-have and you cannot have an app without it. Well, it is not quite accurate. A privacy policy is not obligatory according to GDPR. On the other hand, you (or more precisely the data controller) have to […]

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Estimations in Story Points vs Hours – What to Choose for Software Development?

The development of software and mobile applications is classified as a complex domain in the Cynefin decision-making model. This means that we are in the domain of “unknown unknowns” and cause-effect relationships are only determinable for historical data. Furthermore, we are in an environment of constant changes. Everyday, we gain knowledge and understanding about the […]

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Digital Product Goals and Metrics: How to Set Product Goals with Examples

Vision – How to inspire and align others towards your dream? To get to the truly powerful product goal, you need to start from the very top. Either you’re just starting up your business or have been active for years now. Maybe you are your own boss or you are an employee of a bigger […]

Frequently Asked Questions

Application security testing is a process that developers use to find and fix security vulnerabilities in an application. Here’s what it involves:

    • Security audits: Testing the application to ensure that it meets certain security standards.

    • Penetration testing: Thinking like a hacker to find ways to break into the application. This may include trying to trick users into granting access.

    • Security scans: Running tests both as an outsider and as a logged-in user to identify vulnerabilities that might occur in different scenarios.

These security practices can help ensure that only authorized users have access to the application, keeping it secure from potential threats. By understanding and implementing these security controls and testing practices, you can better protect your application and its users.

Application security is crucial for several reasons:

    • Reduces risk: By finding and fixing vulnerabilities, you can reduce security risks and minimize the likelihood of attacks.

    • Common vulnerabilities: Software often has vulnerabilities. Even small ones can combine to create larger security threats. Reducing these vulnerabilities helps prevent attacks.

    • Proactive protection: Being proactive with security means you can detect and stop attacks early, sometimes before damage is done.

    • Cloud security: As more organizations move their data and operations to the cloud, the risk of attack increases. Application security helps protect these cloud-based assets.

    • Prevents major threats: Ignoring application security can expose your organization to serious and potentially devastating threats.

With all of the above in mind, ensuring application security helps protect your organization from various cyber threats.

Application security controls are techniques that improve the security of an application at the code level, making it less vulnerable to threats. These controls help the application handle unexpected inputs that cybercriminals might use to find vulnerabilities. By writing code carefully, developers can better manage these unexpected inputs and protect the app.

One method, called fuzzing, involves testing the app with random inputs to see which ones cause any unexpected behavior that could lead to security problems.