AppKnox

AppKnox delivers enterprise-grade mobile application security testing trusted by over 100 global enterprises.

Recognized by Gartner as a leader in mobile app security, the platform reduces security testing time by 40% while maintaining less than 1% false positive rate.

The platform combines automated scanning with expert penetration testing to provide thorough coverage of mobile security risks.

What is AppKnox?

AppKnox is a comprehensive mobile application security testing (MAST) platform that combines static analysis (SAST), dynamic analysis (DAST), and API testing in a unified solution.

The platform addresses the full spectrum of mobile security concerns from code-level vulnerabilities to runtime behavior and backend API security.

The platform serves organizations that need to secure their mobile applications at scale.

Financial institutions, healthcare providers, and enterprises with customer-facing mobile apps rely on AppKnox to identify vulnerabilities before deployment.

The combination of automated scanning and expert penetration testing ensures both breadth and depth of security coverage.

AppKnox also offers Storeknox, a separate service that monitors app stores for unauthorized copies, trademark violations, and malicious clones of your applications.

Key Features

Automated Security Scanning

AppKnox performs automated static and dynamic analysis on Android APK, AAB, and iOS IPA files.

The scanner identifies OWASP Mobile Top 10 vulnerabilities, insecure data storage, weak cryptography, and improper certificate validation.

Scans typically complete within 15 minutes for most applications.

Expert Penetration Testing

Beyond automated scanning, AppKnox provides access to certified security researchers who perform manual penetration testing.

These experts investigate complex logic flaws, authentication bypasses, and business logic vulnerabilities that automated tools often miss.

Each assessment includes detailed remediation guidance.

API Security Testing

The platform tests backend APIs that mobile applications communicate with.

This includes authentication testing, authorization checks, input validation, and rate limiting verification.

API testing ensures the complete attack surface is evaluated.

Storeknox App Monitoring

Storeknox continuously monitors Google Play Store and Apple App Store for unauthorized versions of your applications.

It detects trademark violations, repackaged apps with malware, and phishing applications impersonating your brand.

SBOM Generation

AppKnox generates Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for mobile applications, identifying all third-party libraries and SDKs.

This supports supply chain security initiatives and helps track known vulnerabilities in dependencies.

Integration

AppKnox integrates with popular CI/CD platforms to automate security testing as part of the build process.

Jenkins Integration

pipeline {
    agent any
    stages {
        stage('Build') {
            steps {
                sh './gradlew assembleRelease'
            }
        }
        stage('Security Scan') {
            steps {
                withCredentials([string(credentialsId: 'APPKNOX_TOKEN', variable: 'TOKEN')]) {
                    sh '''
                        pip install appknox
                        appknox login --token $TOKEN
                        appknox upload app/build/outputs/apk/release/app-release.apk
                        appknox cicheck --risk-threshold low
                    '''
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

GitHub Actions

name: Mobile Security Scan

on:
  push:
    branches: [main]

jobs:
  security-scan:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v4

      - name: Build Android App
        run: ./gradlew assembleRelease

      - name: Install AppKnox CLI
        run: pip install appknox

      - name: Upload and Scan
        env:
          APPKNOX_ACCESS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.APPKNOX_TOKEN }}
        run: |
          appknox login --token $APPKNOX_ACCESS_TOKEN
          FILE_ID=$(appknox upload app/build/outputs/apk/release/app-release.apk)
          appknox cicheck $FILE_ID --risk-threshold medium

Azure DevOps

trigger:
  - main

pool:
  vmImage: 'ubuntu-latest'

steps:
  - task: Gradle@3
    inputs:
      gradleWrapperFile: 'gradlew'
      tasks: 'assembleRelease'

  - script: |
      pip install appknox
      appknox login --token $(APPKNOX_TOKEN)
      appknox upload $(Build.SourcesDirectory)/app/build/outputs/apk/release/app-release.apk
      appknox cicheck --risk-threshold high
    displayName: 'AppKnox Security Scan'

Compliance Support

AppKnox provides pre-built compliance report templates for major regulatory frameworks:

• GDPR: Data protection and privacy compliance
• PCI-DSS: Payment card industry security standards
• HIPAA: Healthcare data protection requirements
• NIST: National Institute of Standards guidelines
• SAMA: Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority requirements

When to Use AppKnox

AppKnox is well-suited for organizations that need a managed mobile security testing solution with expert support.

Consider AppKnox when:

• You need both automated scanning and manual penetration testing
• Compliance reporting is a requirement for your industry
• You want to monitor app stores for unauthorized copies of your apps
• Your security team needs expert remediation guidance
• You require low false positive rates to avoid developer frustration

The platform works best for teams that value accuracy over speed and want the assurance of human expert review alongside automated testing.