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Protecting banking and financial institutions
Banks and financial institutions depend on mobile apps to engage customers and drive services, yet they face a wide range of threats: malware, phishing, tampering, reverse engineering, and API abuse. These risks not only jeopardize your customers’ trust and your brand reputation but also expose you to regulatory scrutiny and fines.
With Promon, you:
- Prevent app manipulation and credential theft with deep obfuscation and runtime shielding.
- Prove compliance for regulators and achieve effective executive reporting.
- Protect your brand reputation by blocking unauthorized access and fraudulent activities.
- Safeguard premium banking features without sacrificing user experience.
- Accelerate time to market with an app security platform that saves time and resources.
Raiffeisenbank protects its mobile app with Promon
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Star Finanz ensures secure mobile banking with Promon
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How a leading provider of mobile banking in Germany manages mobile security
Secure your banking apps, protect data & build trust
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Block reverse engineering and malware
Shield your app from code tampering, malware injections, and unauthorized access. Obfuscation and runtime protection deter attackers and maintain app integrity.
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Prevent fraud and account takeover
Protect against fraudulent transactions and credential theft. Promon’s approach helps minimize false positives and maintains customer confidence.
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Maintain performance and customer satisfaction
Deploy powerful, low-code security that safeguards banking functions without slowing down the app or disrupting user flows.

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Demonstrate alignment with key regulations
Satisfy PSD2/PSD3 strong customer authentication requirements, prove DORA-readiness, and meet PCI DSS standards—without bogging down your development team.
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Reduce risk of fines and audits
Enable quick and transparent executive reporting and robust security controls to show best practices for compliance and avoid penalties for negligence.
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Stay ahead of evolving threats
Promon’s continuous research and updates help you adapt to emerging attack vectors while focusing on core banking innovations.

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Safeguard proprietary algorithms
Encrypt, obfuscate, and shield critical code to stop reverse engineering and IP theft.
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Control access to APIs and sensitive assets
Ensure only verified and unmodified banking apps communicate with your infrastructure, preventing fraud and data leaks.
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Enforce a frictionless experience
Reduce overhead and maintain customer trust with security that stays invisible unless a severe threat is detected.

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Better operational efficiency and quicker releases
Promon's post-compile integration keeps your developers focused on core features. Remote configuration allows for security updates without republishing the app.
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Enterprise-ready for complex environments
Handle large app estates effortlessly with flexible configuration, multi-region compliance expertise, and easy-to-upgrade security controls.
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Protect revenue and future growth
Keep pace with new technologies and user demands by embedding powerful protection at every stage of the mobile app lifecycle.

App shielding for mobile banking apps
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Safeguard sensitive transactions
Deep runtime protections and code obfuscation block man-in-the-app attacks, malware, and fraud attempts in real time. -
Ease regulatory compliance
Demonstrate robust security for regulations such as PSD2/PSD3, DORA, GDPR/CCPA, PCI DSS, and more, reducing the risk of penalties.
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Accelerate time to market
Rapid, post-compilation integration minimizes developer workload and shortens release cycles.

Secure your app’s intellectual property
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Encrypt and obfuscate critical IP
Protect proprietary algorithms, processes, and SDKs from prying eyes and unauthorized modifications. -
Lock down app infrastructure
Restrict access to APIs, file systems, and core functions, reducing the risk of breaches and brand damage.
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Maintain user trust
Deploy an invisible layer of defense that wards off reverse engineering attempts without impacting app usability.

Secure sensitive app data with encryption
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Shield keys, tokens, and credentials
Protect customer data and transactional elements from extraction or manipulation.
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Prevent compliance failures
Encrypt high-value data to mitigate breach risks and reduce the likelihood of regulatory fines or reputational harm.
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Maintain seamless operations
Protect your essential app functions to continue delivering reliable banking services without disruption.

Banking app security analytics
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Monitor threats near-real-time
Quickly identify vulnerabilities and suspicious activity with actionable intelligence, enabling you to respond before damage occurs.
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Improve decision making
Leverage detailed reports to optimize security measures, meet auditing requirements, and strengthen your overall security strategy.
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Adapt to emerging threats
Continuously refine your security measures based on new data—ensuring your banking apps remain a step ahead of malicious actors.

"With a growing number of MobilBank users, we’re increasingly exposed to new security threats. Promon SHIELD is keeping mobile banking safe and thus protecting our customers."
"We especially liked Promon’s innovative approach to protecting the application instead of the whole system."
“For more than 10 years, Promon has been Raiffeisen’s choice to protect our mobile app. As the threat landscape continues to evolve, Promon consistently helps us solve the real mobile app security challenges we face.”
“Our customer-facing applications operate in a hostile mobile ecosystem beyond our direct management, which limits our reliance on internal S-SDLC countermeasures alone. We chose Promon as an essential layer of defense on top, offering robust protection against diverse attack vectors while minimizing impact on user experience. This balance is crucial for enabling our business and meeting stringent security and regulatory requirements.”
Your questions answered
How does Promon help protect banking and financial apps?
Promon provides multi-layered security solutions tailored to the unique needs of the banking and finance industry. These solutions safeguard sensitive data, prevent reverse engineering, block malware, and ensure compliance with regulations like PCI DSS, GDPR, and PSD2. By integrating advanced app shielding, encryption, and real-time threat detection, Promon helps financial institutions maintain trust and operational security.
Can Promon solutions help with regulatory compliance?
Yes, Promon’s security solutions are designed to meet stringent regulatory requirements, including PCI DSS, DORA, GDPR, PSD3, AML, and KYC. These features simplify compliance by protecting sensitive customer data, securing transactions, and mitigating risks associated with non-compliance, ensuring financial institutions avoid penalties and maintain trust.
How does Promon SHIELD® prevent app tampering and malware attacks?
Promon SHIELD® uses runtime application self-protection (RASP), code obfuscation, and anti-tampering mechanisms to block unauthorized access and modifications. It detects and prevents malware from compromising app functionality or accessing sensitive information, delivering robust, real-time protection.
How can Promon solutions secure critical app assets?
Promon Asset Protection™ encrypts and safeguards critical assets like API keys, certificates, OTPs, and tokens, ensuring they remain protected even if a device is compromised. By securing these assets, Promon ensures the integrity of financial apps and prevents attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities.
Can Promon solutions scale with a growing user base?
Yes, Promon’s security tools are designed for scalability. Whether your user base grows or your app’s functionality expands, Promon solutions adapt to ensure consistent protection. With seamless integration into existing workflows, they also simplify development and maintenance as your needs evolve.
What insights does Promon Insight™ provide for app security?
How does Promon help prevent fraud in banking and financial services?
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