Guardsquare provides mobile application security solutions that utilize compiler-based obfuscation, Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP), and automated security testing to protect apps from reverse engineering and tampering. Their technology enables developers to identify security vulnerabilities early in the development cycle and implement multi-layered defenses efficiently, ensuring robust protection before app publication.
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Problem
Mobile applications are vulnerable to reverse engineering and tampering, which can lead to data breaches, intellectual property theft, and revenue loss. Traditional security measures often fail to protect against sophisticated attacks, leaving applications exposed to malicious actors.
Solution
Guardsquare offers a suite of mobile application security solutions designed to protect Android and iOS apps from reverse engineering and tampering. Their products utilize multi-layered, polymorphic code obfuscation, Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP), and mobile app security testing (MAST) to proactively identify vulnerabilities and implement robust defenses. Guardsquare's guided workflow simplifies the integration of these security measures, enabling developers to secure their apps efficiently without requiring extensive security expertise or code changes. The platform provides visual feedback and detailed reports, allowing for continuous improvement and adaptation to the evolving threat landscape.
Target Audience
Guardsquare's primary customers are mobile app developers, security officers, and development team leads in industries such as finance, gaming, retail, e-commerce, and healthcare who need to protect their apps and SDKs from reverse engineering, tampering, and other security threats.
Features
- Multi-layered, polymorphic code obfuscation that changes with each build to thwart reverse engineering attempts
- Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) to detect and prevent attacks at runtime
- Automated mobile app security testing (MAST) with AppSweep to identify vulnerabilities early in the development cycle
- Guided workflow for simplified integration of security measures
- Build and protection history with detailed reports for consistent security monitoring
- ThreatCast for real-time threat monitoring and identification of attack vectors post-publication
- Support for Android (DexGuard), iOS (iXGuard), Java, and Kotlin platforms
- Integration with existing development toolchains without requiring code changes