VAPT can do wonders for your app. It can help keep hackers at bay, mitigate the effects of data leakage due to misbehaving apps, and prevent breaches in case the device gets stolen or lost. More importantly, it can help protect your company’s reputation and inspire confidence in your app’s target audience.
However, Android VAPT does cost money. The more complex your app is, the more you may have to pay to get it thoroughly tested.
So, is it worth it? A resounding yes!
No matter how big your bill gets, VAPT is a reasonable expense in the grand scheme of things. Don’t believe us?
Here are some facts:
Android Is More Vulnerable to Mobile Malware
iOS isn’t immune to cyber attacks, but Android is way more susceptible to threats due to its open nature. Unlike its Apple counterpart, Google’s operating system allows app downloads from third-party marketplaces. In short, Android apps are more exposed to dubious programs.
But with VAPT, you can discover your app’s weaknesses before hackers do. Getting your Android app regularly professionally audited is key to outsmarting cyber criminals.
In a constantly changing cybersecurity landscape, you must have a 360-degree view of your security gaps to catch blind spots and remain compliant with international standards.
Potential Losses due to Cybercrime Are Eye-Watering
If you’re not happy about having to budget for Android VAPT on top of your other mobile app development expenses, you may still lose money even if you don’t do it. The only difference is that you could be making criminals rich instead of spending your resources to stop them from stealing from you and your users.
Recovery Isn’t Cheap
What’s more, the participants think that the entire recovery process only takes less than 90 days when it could actually take more than 9 months.
Say the victims don’t hold you accountable for losses they incurred after your app got hacked, you still wouldn’t be off the hook. You would have to rebuild your company’s image and possibly spend an untold amount of cash on public relations.
