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PT0-003 · Question #11

A penetration tester is working on a security assessment of a mobile application that was developed in-house for local use by a hospital. The hospital and its customers are very concerned about…

The correct answer is B. Run the application through the mobile application security framework. When performing a security assessment on a mobile application, especially one concerned with information disclosure, it is crucial to follow a structured approach to identify vulnerabilities comprehensively. Mobile Application Security Framework: This framework provides a…

Submitted by andres_qro· Mar 6, 2026Network Security

Question

A penetration tester is working on a security assessment of a mobile application that was developed in-house for local use by a hospital. The hospital and its customers are very concerned about disclosure of information. Which of the following tasks should the penetration tester do first?

Options

  • ASet up Drozer in order to manipulate and scan the application.
  • BRun the application through the mobile application security framework.
  • CConnect Frida to analyze the application at runtime to look for data leaks.
  • DLoad the application on client-owned devices for testing.

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    10% (5)
  • B
    79% (38)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    6% (3)

Explanation

When performing a security assessment on a mobile application, especially one concerned with information disclosure, it is crucial to follow a structured approach to identify vulnerabilities comprehensively. Mobile Application Security Framework: This framework provides a structured methodology for assessing the security of mobile applications. It includes various tests such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, and reverse engineering, which are essential for identifying vulnerabilities related to information disclosure. Initial Steps: Running the application through a security framework allows the tester to identify a broad range of potential issues systematically. This initial step ensures that all aspects of the application's security are covered before delving into more specific tools like Drozer or Frida.

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#Penetration testing#Mobile application security#Security assessment methodology

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