Create a safer digital world for your citizens

The most common challenge with protecting public sector mobile applications is safeguarding sensitive citizen data while ensuring compliance with stringent regulations. Public sector apps often handle large volumes of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security numbers, health records, and financial data, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. Agencies must balance robust security measures to prevent breaches with the need for seamless user experiences and operational continuity. Additionally, meeting legal and regulatory requirements like GDPR, HIPAA, or CCPA while defending against evolving threats adds complexity to their security strategy.

There are several attack vectors to mention due to the sensitivity of the data and the critical nature of the services that public sector mobile apps provide. Some common ones that we address are: 

1. Unauthorized access: Exploiting weak authentication mechanisms or vulnerabilities in APIs to gain unauthorized access to sensitive government systems and citizen data. 

2. Reverse engineering: Analyzing app code to uncover security flaws, extract sensitive data, or identify ways to bypass protections.

3. App tampering and repackaging: Modifying public sector apps to include malicious code or creating counterfeit versions to deceive users and compromise data.

4. Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks: Intercepting communications between the app and backend servers to steal sensitive data, manipulate transactions, or inject malicious commands.

5. Data leakage: Exploiting insecure data storage or improper encryption to access sensitive information stored locally on devices.

6. Runtime exploits: Injecting code or malware during app operation to manipulate functionality, steal data, or bypass security features. 

7. API exploitation: Targeting unprotected or poorly secured APIs to access backend systems, compromise data, or disrupt services. 

8. Phishing and credential theft: Using fake apps, links, or social engineering tactics to steal user credentials and gain access to government systems.

9. Malware attacks: Delivering malicious software via compromised devices or app vulnerabilities to disrupt functionality or steal data.

10. Compromised devices: Exploiting apps running on rooted or jailbroken devices, which lack standard security protections, to access sensitive data or systems. 

By addressing these attack vectors with robust mobile application security measures, public sector organizations can safeguard their apps, data, and the critical services they provide. 

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.

Promon SHIELD® delivers deep application security without affecting app performance. Features like anti-tampering and runtime protection work in the background, ensuring a secure and fast interactivity that enhances user trust.