The Mobile App Security Library

CI/CD stands for continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery/ continuous deployment (CD). CI/CD automates the process of integrating code changes and deploying them to production environments, ensuring frequent, reliable updates with minimal manual intervention. Continuous delivery takes this further by automating the process of preparing code for release, ensuring it's always in a deployable state. Continuous deployment, an advanced step, automates the release of code to production immediately after passing all tests, without human approval.

Mobile application security testing (MAST) is a range of methodologies that identify vulnerabilities and ensure the security of mobile apps. It involves analyzing the code, app behavior, and the environment in which the app operates to detect flaws that attackers could exploit. MAST includes static, dynamic, and interactive testing to focus on both the client-side and server-side components of mobile apps.

Penetration testing, also known as "pen testing," is a security assessment technique in which ethical hackers simulate cyberattacks on a system to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. It is a critical component of a robust security strategy, helping organizations understand their security posture and mitigate risks.

Sideloading refers to installing apps on a mobile device from a source outside the device's official app store, like the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store. This practice bypasses the default protections put in place by these platforms and is often used to access apps not officially available in certain regions or app stores.