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How can you secure your mobile app deployment pipeline?

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Mobile app deployment pipelines are essential for delivering high-quality and secure applications to your users. However, they also pose several challenges and risks, such as code leaks, unauthorized access, tampering, and malicious attacks. How can you protect your mobile app deployment pipeline from these threats and ensure that your app meets the security standards and expectations of your customers and stakeholders? In this article, we will explore some best practices and tips for securing your mobile app deployment pipeline, covering the following aspects:

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1 Authentication and authorization

One of the first steps to secure your mobile app deployment pipeline is to implement strong authentication and authorization mechanisms for your developers, testers, and release managers. This means that you should use secure credentials, such as passwords, tokens, or certificates, to verify the identity and access rights of each person or system involved in the pipeline. You should also enforce the principle of least privilege, which means that you should grant only the minimum permissions and roles required for each task or stage of the pipeline. Additionally, you should use multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) to enhance the security and convenience of your authentication and authorization processes.

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Bruno Mar?al

Head of Technology | Tech Manager | iOS Architect | iOS Engineer | iOS Developer
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Implementing the oauth protocol is also a good practice, but not only that, remember that security is not only on the front of the app, but mainly on the backend, that is, features such as Mutual, digest etc... must be implemented when possible, this incorporates more security to the app. Security is not a single feature but a set of security features that increase the security level of an app/system etc…

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2 Encryption and signing

Another important step to secure your mobile app deployment pipeline is to encrypt and sign your code and data at every stage of the pipeline. Encryption ensures that your code and data are protected from unauthorized access or modification, while signing ensures that your code and data are verified and trusted by the recipients. You should use industry-standard encryption algorithms and protocols, such as AES, SSL/TLS, or HTTPS, to encrypt your code and data in transit and at rest. You should also use digital signatures and certificates, such as X.509 or PGP, to sign your code and data and validate their integrity and authenticity.

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We know that the encryption we use today is at serious risk with quantum computers, but that is the subject of an entire article. Of course we must implement the aforementioned encryption solutions, but not only that, certificates are an important part of ensuring security and it is important that it is done well, a good tip here is to separate the certificate password between managers from different teams, e.g.: an 11 character password, the first 4 can be kept by the IT Manager, the next 4 can be kept by the Infrastructure Manager, the last 4 by the Product Manager. This helps to make accessing a production certificate much more difficult.

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3 Testing and scanning

A third essential step to secure your mobile app deployment pipeline is to test and scan your code and data for any vulnerabilities, errors, or bugs that could compromise the security or functionality of your app. You should perform various types of testing and scanning, such as unit testing, integration testing, functional testing, security testing, code analysis, and penetration testing, to identify and fix any issues or flaws in your code and data. You should also use automated tools and frameworks, such as Jenkins, SonarQube, or OWASP ZAP, to integrate testing and scanning into your pipeline and ensure that your code and data meet the quality and security standards and requirements of your app.

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4 Monitoring and auditing

A fourth crucial step to secure your mobile app deployment pipeline is to monitor and audit your code and data for any changes, anomalies, or incidents that could affect the security or performance of your app. You should collect and analyze various metrics and logs, such as code changes, code reviews, build status, test results, release status, user feedback, and security alerts, to track and evaluate the progress and health of your pipeline. You should also use tools and platforms, such as Splunk, Grafana, or AWS CloudTrail, to monitor and audit your pipeline and generate reports and alerts for any issues or events that need your attention or action.

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5 Compliance and documentation

A fifth and final step to secure your mobile app deployment pipeline is to comply and document your code and data for any regulations, policies, or standards that apply to your app or industry. You should follow the best practices and guidelines for mobile app security, such as the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) or the NIST Mobile Application Security Guidelines, to ensure that your app meets the security expectations and recommendations of the experts and authorities. You should also document your code and data, such as the source code, dependencies, configurations, licenses, and certificates, to ensure that your app is transparent, traceable, and accountable for any audits or reviews that you may face.

By following these steps, you can secure your mobile app deployment pipeline and deliver secure and reliable applications to your users. However, securing your mobile app deployment pipeline is not a one-time or static process, but a continuous and dynamic one that requires constant vigilance and improvement. Therefore, you should always keep yourself updated and informed about the latest trends and threats in mobile app security and adjust your pipeline accordingly.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Zohrab Taghiyev

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Access Control and Privilege Management Implement robust access control and privilege management within your deployment pipeline. Ensure that only authorized personnel have access to the pipeline's components and configuration settings. Limit privileges to what is necessary for each team member's role. This prevents unauthorized access and alterations to the pipeline, enhancing security.

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