State of Enterprise Mobile App Security: 2023 Survey Results
XTD Survey Report
In this report, you will learn about:
- Cybersecurity professionals’ thoughts on mobile app security
- The danger of subpar security on mobile apps, especially on unmanaged devices
- Best practices to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of your data assets
Key Takeaways
Perception vs. Reality
Survey respondents tend to overestimate the security of their own mobile apps compared to those in the general market, despite independent testing revealing significant vulnerabilities.
The Truth Behind App Security Standards
According to Verimatrix's mobile app security testing, many organizations are merely meeting basic criteria for app publication rather than implementing robust security measures.
Missed Opportunities
App developers often overlook basic security measures such as code obfuscation, despite the relatively low cost of implementing such measures compared to the potential costs of a security breach.
Fragmented Accountability
Responsibility for app development and security is often fragmented. This fragmentation of responsibility may contribute to the lack of prioritization and implementation of robust security measures.
Top findings in this report
66% of companies have published a mobile app, confirming apps (and websites) as critical methods for companies to communicate with their customers.
35% of respondents think most apps are secure, yet 77% rate their own apps as moderately or highly secure.
Only 25% of CISOs are involved in development of apps, but most CISOs are ultimately held responsible for any security lapses.
Only 38% of respondents have built security into their CI/CD process for the development of mobile apps.
70% of respondents say the biggest threat for connected devices comes from unmanaged (mostly consumer) devices.
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