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COMPLIANCE WITH APPKNOX

Mobile App Compliance Evidence, Generated at Every Build.

Appknox generates per-build compliance evidence for mobile applications mapped to GDPR, PCI-DSS v4.0, HIPAA, NIST, SAMA, DORA, CWE, OWASP Mobile Top 10 2024, OWASP MASVS v2, OWASP ASVS v4.0, OWASP API Top 10 2023, and OWASP MSTG. Every vulnerability finding is automatically tagged to the relevant framework controls, producing audit-ready reports without manual mapping.

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COMPLIANCE AT APPKNOX

Simplifying compliance, one standard at a time

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Simplify compliance management

Dealing with multiple regulatory standards can be overwhelming. Appknox streamlines this by centralizing compliance on the platform and lets you focus on strategy, not paperwork.

Comprehensive security coverage

Strengthen data security

Data breaches are a constant threat. Appknox helps you proactively shield the sensitive information in your apps, ensuring your data and reputation stay intact.

Flexible and customizable

Ensure continuous compliance

Regulations evolve and Appknox keeps you ahead, flagging vulnerabilities that don’t align with the latest standards so you mitigate those effortlessly.

Get actionable insights on complying with industry-specific regulations,
international and local security, and data privacy standards

actionable insights on complying with industry-specific regulations

Check if the vulnerabilities detected violate any compliance on the Appknox
platform or download the report in your preferred format.

Robust security with compliance flagging

Appknox is built to achieve compliance with leading information security standards. Ensure your applications meet rigorous security requirements across various regulations.

GDPR mobile app compliance — General Data Protection Regulation

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)


Geography
European Union (EU)

Mandated for
Organizations processing the personal data of EU citizens.

Description
Ensure GDPR compliance with Appknox designed to help you safeguard personal data. Protect EU citizen data and align your applications in line with the strictest GDPR requirements.

 

Learn how to secure GDPR compliance with Appknox

PCI-DSS v4.0 — Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard mobile compliance

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS v4.0)


Geography
Global

Mandated for 
Organizations that store, process, or transmit payment card information.

Description
Meet PCI-DSS v4.0 standards effortlessly with Appknox. The latest version introduces enhanced requirements around authentication, software security, and targeted risk analysis for mobile applications. Rely on Appknox to flag inconsistencies and keep your payment security posture audit-ready at every release. 

 

Discover PCI-DSS compliance with Appknox

HIPAA mobile app compliance — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)


Geography
United States

Mandated for 
Healthcare providers, health plans, and organizations handling protected health information (PHI) in the U.S.

Description
Safeguard PHI and ensure HIPAA compliance with Appknox. Protect patient data with Appknox timely alerts and keep your applications in strict adherence to HIPAA requirements.

 

Ensure HIPAA compliance with Appknox

NIST cybersecurity framework — mobile app security compliance

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)


Geography
United States (Primarily), Global (As a best practice)

Mandated for 
U.S. federal agencies

Description
Align with the NIST cybersecurity framework using Appknox. Manage risks, and secure your mobile applications with Appknox's advanced compliance tools.

 

See how Appknox drives NIST compliance

CWE — Common Weakness Enumeration mobile vulnerability mapping

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)


Geography
Global

Mandated for 
Security and development teams using standardized vulnerability classification across industries and geographies.

Description
Identify and eliminate weaknesses with Appknox's CWE-mapped findings. Appknox tests your mobile applications against the MITRE CWE taxonomy, delivering standardized weakness classifications that align with industry-wide vulnerability management and remediation programs.

 

Explore CWE vulnerability solutions with Appknox

SAMA-1

Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Cybersecurity Framework


Geography
Saudi Arabia

Mandated for 
Financial institutions, banks, fintech companies, and insurance firms regulated by the Saudi Central Bank.

Description
Align your mobile applications with the SAMA Cybersecurity Framework. Appknox maps security findings to SAMA's control requirements, giving regulated financial institutions in Saudi Arabia continuous, evidence-backed mobile app compliance at every build.

 

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DORA

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)


Geography
European Union

Mandated for 
Banks, investment firms, insurance companies, payment institutions, and crypto-asset service providers operating in the EU.

Description
Align your mobile applications with DORA's digital resilience requirements using Appknox. Appknox maps security findings to DORA's ICT controls, giving EU financial entities continuous, evidence-backed mobile app compliance at every build.

 

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OWASP compliances

Appknox is built to help enterprises comply with the most comprehensive OWASP standards.

OWASP Mobile Top 10 2024

Secure your mobile applications with Appknox’s tools, built to detect and address critical risks from the OWASP Mobile Top 10 2024. Safeguard against the latest mobile security threats today.

Protect your mobile apps with Appknox

OWASP API Top 10 2023

Manage API vulnerabilities effectively with Appknox as it identifies and mitigates risks from the OWASP API Top 10 2023, securing your APIs against potential threats.

Enhance your API security with Appknox

OWASP MASVS v2

Ensure your mobile applications meet the Mobile Application Security Verification Standard v2 requirements with Appknox. Get actionable reports mapped to every updated control and address security gaps with precision. 

Verify MASVS v2 compliance with Appknox

Mobile Security Testing Guide (MSTG)

Leverage Appknox to implement MSTG principles and conduct comprehensive security tests. Identify and resolve vulnerabilities with precision, following the latest security guidelines

Explore MSTG compliance with Appknox

OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS v4.0)

Verify your mobile application meets OWASP ASVS v4.0 requirements with Appknox. Get findings mapped to mobile-relevant verification controls, from authentication to secure communications.

Say yes to proactive compliance detection

Appknox actively flags vulnerabilities that may breach any OWASP-mandated compliance standard. Stay ahead of potential issues and maintain compliance effortlessly.

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We’ve put together the ultimate actionable MASVS compliance checklist for security teams.

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FAQs

Which compliance frameworks does Appknox support?
Appknox supports twelve frameworks across international and regional standards: GDPR, PCI-DSS v4.0, HIPAA, NIST, SAMA, DORA, CWE, OWASP Mobile Top 10 2024, OWASP MASVS v2, OWASP ASVS v4.0, OWASP API Top 10 2023, and OWASP MSTG. Every vulnerability finding is automatically mapped to the relevant controls within each framework, giving teams traceable compliance evidence without manual tagging.
Does Appknox compliance mapping apply to cross-platform apps built with Flutter or React Native?
Yes. Appknox analyzes the compiled binary regardless of whether it was built natively in Swift, Kotlin, or Java, or with cross-platform frameworks including Flutter, React Native, Xamarin, and Ionic. Compliance mapping to OWASP MASVS v2, PCI-DSS v4.0, GDPR, and all other supported frameworks applies equally across all frameworks because Appknox tests the binary your users download, not the source code.
Can Appknox cover both global and regional compliance standards in the same scan?
Yes. Appknox maps findings to global frameworks such as GDPR, PCI-DSS v4.0, HIPAA, and NIST alongside regional frameworks including SAMA within the same scan and the same compliance report. Organizations operating across multiple geographies can produce a single report covering both their global regulatory obligations and region-specific requirements without running separate workflows.
How does Appknox stay current when compliance standards release new versions?
Appknox updates its control mappings when standards release new versions, as it did when OWASP MASVS moved from v1 to v2, and PCI-DSS moved from v3.2.1 to v4.0. Teams do not need to reconfigure their scan workflows when a standard is updated — the revised control mappings apply automatically to subsequent scans, ensuring findings reflect the current version of each framework rather than a legacy snapshot.

Framework mappings are reviewed by the Appknox security research team following each major standard revision.

Framework mappings are reviewed by the Appknox security research team following each major standard revision.