Retail mobile application security reimagined with Appknox

Is security slowing down your app releases? If you're like most retail leaders, you're probably juggling hundreds of mobile apps, sensitive customer data, and relentless pressure to get new features to market. But what if you didn't have to choose? 

This case study reveals how a global retail leader transformed their app security by reducing vulnerability detection time by 70% and simplifying compliance audits by a staggering 80%!

The challenges: Overcoming security roadblocks

The iconic British retail company faced several key hurdles in securing its mobile ecosystem, such as:

1. Detecting mobile app-specific vulnerabilities during development: Vulnerabilities were often missed during early development phases, leading to costly late-stage fixes.
2. Late vulnerability detection leading to delayed app releases: Security vulnerabilities identified late in the SDLC doubled remediation expenses and delayed app updates.
3. Difficulty integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines: Previous tools lacked seamless integration capabilities, disrupting workflows and slowing down development cycles.
4. Lengthy report generation times: Generating vulnerability assessment reports took days, delaying remediation efforts and impacting release schedules.
5. Fragmented view of security issues across apps: Teams struggled with siloed workflows and lacked a unified view of vulnerabilities across the app portfolio, making prioritization difficult.
   
   

The solution: How Appknox simplified mobile security

The retail giant partnered with Appknox to address these challenges head-on, leveraging its enterprise-grade security platform to enhance its mobile security posture. Here’s what Appknox delivered:

1. Comprehensive security testing: Appknox’s SAST, DAST, and API scans identified vulnerabilities early in development, reducing late-stage fixes and associated costs.
2. Seamless CI/CD integration: Appknox easily integrates with Bitrise, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions, enabling continuous security testing without disrupting workflows.
3. Efficient report generation: Automated reports were generated in under 60 minutes—significantly faster than the days it took with prior tools.
4. Unified view of vulnerabilities: A centralized dashboard provided visibility across all applications, enabling better prioritization and faster remediation of critical issues.
5. Enhanced security posture through continuous improvement: Regular updates ensured ongoing improvements in security processes, keeping pace with evolving threats and industry standards like PCI DSS and GDPR compliance requirements.
   
   

The results: Transformative impact across operations

Appknox’s solutions delivered measurable results.

• Faster vulnerability detection: Reduced detection time by 50–70%, enabling proactive identification of risks before exploitation.
• Streamlined compliance audits: Simplified audits resulted in a 70–80% reduction in time spent on compliance checks.
• Cost savings: The pay-as-you-go model saved 10–20% on upfront infrastructure costs while freeing up bandwidth for security teams.
• Improved collaboration: Unified dashboards reduced back-and-forth communication by 70%, enhancing productivity across globally dispersed teams.
• Accelerated testing efficiency: Reduced vulnerability assessment time to <90 minutes per app, ensuring faster development cycles and quicker time-to-market for updates.

Key metrics before & after Appknox

Client testimonial

"Appknox has been instrumental in improving our mobile app security processes while significantly reducing risks across our portfolio. The seamless integration into our CI/CD pipeline has saved us countless hours and improved efficiency."

Why choose Appknox?

Global giants trust Appknox to slash mobile app security headaches with automation, crystal-clear visibility, and actionable insights. Recognized by Gartner, Appknox lets enterprises secure their mobile world without sacrificing speed or compliance.