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Stop relying on blind trust. Automatically detect and actively validate whether critical iOS and Android runtime protections are present, functional, and capable of withstanding real-world attacks. Continuous runtime validation on actual physical devices
AI-powered active exploitation loops that test real defenses
Concrete proof of bypass and actionable standards-mapped remediation
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Why Validate Shielding Mechanics?
Mobile security is shifting from checkbox compliance to real-world validation. The hard part is no longer just injecting security features; it is executing continuous shielding detection to prove they work under active exploitation.
Automated Shielding Detection
Scans your application's binary to verify if defensive runtime mechanisms are actually present as intended.
Automated Exploitation Analysis
Replaces theoretical checklists with active, runtime attack simulations to attempt bypasses on your defenses.
Real-Device Evaluation
Deploys and executes compiled binaries on actual physical iOS and Android devices to observe genuine runtime behavior.
Continuous Release Validation
Automates a complex process that previously required manual engagements, enabling thorough checks on every release.
Commercial Shielding Audit
Independently validates if third-party commercial shielding vendors are delivering the concrete protection you paid for.
Standard Mapping
Aligns findings directly with recognized global mobile security standards (OWASP MASVS) for easy compliance reporting.
How the AI-Powered Detection & Bypass Engine Works
Proving that a protection is bypass-resistant is hard. We do it through three automated runtime phases.
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1. Environment Deployment
Provisions a clean, controlled runtime environment on actual mobile hardware. The app binary is installed, initialized, and closely monitored to establish a performance, memory, and network baseline.
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2. Adaptive Exploitation Loops
An AI analyst interacts with the app, observing how it reacts to real tools. If a defense blocks a hook, the AI interprets the response and dynamically adapts its approach, mirroring the persistence of a skilled attacker.
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3. Concrete Verification
If a protection is broken, the scan provides explicit proof of bypass. If the defense holds, its strength is validated under extreme simulated pressure, giving teams high confidence in their defenses.
Shielding Detection Matrix: Protections Covered vs. AI Bypasses
Our system detects shielding layers across Android and iOS platforms before deploying an adaptive AI analyst to actively simulate bypasses.
Shielding Type Detected
Technical Coverage Metric
AI Bypass Method Execution
Anti-tampering / Integrity
Detects code modification, repackaging, or re-signing.
Modifies binary structure; monitors if the app blocks execution or terminates silently.
Root & Jailbreak Detection
Identifies compromised environments that expose local app data.
Simulates privileged environments; tests if the app refuses to run on compromised OS layers.
Anti-instrumentation / Debugging
Resists live hooks designed to extract secrets or alter execution.
Injects live debuggers and hooks; AI adapts runtime logic to subvert active detection routines.
Anti-cloning / Install Source
Verifies installation origin; blocks unauthorized distribution.
Installs packages outside official app stores; evaluates sideloading defenses.
Code & Data Obfuscation
Assesses visibility of application logic and embedded secrets.
Parses compiled binaries; determines if operational code is exposed or properly hidden.
Network Protection (SSL Pinning)
Refuses intercepted or fraudulent network connections.
Orchestrates man-in-the-middle attacks; checks if the app rejects invalid certificate chains.
Anti-tampering / Integrity
Technical Coverage Metric
Detects code modification, repackaging, or re-signing.
AI Bypass Method Execution
Modifies binary structure; monitors if the app blocks execution or terminates silently.
Root & Jailbreak Detection
Technical Coverage Metric
Identifies compromised environments that expose local app data.
AI Bypass Method Execution
Simulates privileged environments; tests if the app refuses to run on compromised OS layers.
Anti-instrumentation / Debugging
Technical Coverage Metric
Resists live hooks designed to extract secrets or alter execution.
AI Bypass Method Execution
Injects live debuggers and hooks; AI adapts runtime logic to subvert active detection routines.
Anti-cloning / Install Source
Technical Coverage Metric
Verifies installation origin; blocks unauthorized distribution.
AI Bypass Method Execution
Installs packages outside official app stores; evaluates sideloading defenses.
Code & Data Obfuscation
Technical Coverage Metric
Assesses visibility of application logic and embedded secrets.
AI Bypass Method Execution
Parses compiled binaries; determines if operational code is exposed or properly hidden.
Network Protection (SSL Pinning)
Technical Coverage Metric
Refuses intercepted or fraudulent network connections.
AI Bypass Method Execution
Orchestrates man-in-the-middle attacks; checks if the app rejects invalid certificate chains.
how to get started
Simplify mobile shielding validation for real-world release cycles
Continuous, release-aligned testing that fits your mobile pipeline and keeps shielding protections verified.
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Upload your application package
Bring your APK, AAB, or IPA file to initiate automated shielding checks.
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Run AI-powered bypass loops
An adaptive AI analyst executes interactive runtime bypasses on physical devices.
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Review strength & proof of bypass
Access clear strength ratings, evidence logs, and direct OWASP MASVS mappings.
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Verify continuously in CI/CD
Automate scans inside your release pipelines to prevent regressions on every build.
Governed Depth for Mission-Critical Apps
Ostorlab's Mobile Shielding Scan is designed for teams that need deeper security verification without losing operational speed. Our goal is governed depth: deeper reasoning, bounded execution, and clear proof.
Layered Defense Validation
Finding the weak links in layered mobile defenses before malicious actors do.
Financial & Banking Hardening
Validating financial services, digital banking, and payment applications against reverse engineering.
Healthcare Privacy Safeguards
Protecting healthcare applications carrying sensitive patient data from executing on compromised devices.
Intellectual Property Protection
Hardening gaming and media applications against intellectual property theft, tampering, and cloning.
Enterprise Deployment Compliance
Ensuring compliance with highly regulated mobile enterprise deployment mandates.
Seamless Integration With Your DevOps Pipeline
Deploy Mobile Shielding validation continuously. Connect with your CI/CD tools to test shielding protections with every build.
Jira
Jenkins
GitHub
GitLab
Bitbucket
SAML
Azure DevOps
Microsoft AppCenter
CircleCI
GoCD
TeamCity
Okta
Google Workspace
OneLogin
Azure Active Directory
Slack
Vanta
ServiceNow
Bitrise
Harness
Why Teams Choose Us
Support, Scalability, Transparency
Accompanied at Every Step
Hands-on guidance and support from onboarding to outcome to ensure seamless usage of features evolved through customer feedback.
Free Unlimited Invites
Collaborate without constraints by adding as many profiles as needed per application, enabling teams to work together seamlessly with no user number restrictions and no additional costs.
Continuous Monitoring
Apps previously added to Ostorlab are automatically rescanned whenever updates are pushed. No need to manually trigger scans, ensuring continuous security validation with minimal effort.
No Hidden Fees
Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Know what you pay for, and back it with a full refund guarantee if unsatisfied.
Trusted by Security Teams Worldwide
Discover why industry experts love working with our platform
Very efficient team, the support engineers are very good and knowledgeable. The product is always evolving and they take customer input very seriously.
A reliable product with unique features and a personalized approach to products.
The platform helped us evaluate our internal mobile applications easily and efficiently. The onboarding was smooth and the UI dynamic automation is great.
The product meets our needs perfectly and is easy to set up and use. The team is very reactive.
Very professional and technical. Five star. Excellent delivery.
We selected Ostorlab as our sole partner in providing mobile applications and web vulnerability scans. We have a very good partnership.
Their customer service is top notch and their product is constantly improving.
Easy to use and getting better with new updates, they are also quick to help and very efficient.
Great product, with amazing customer service, very useful, accurate, and straightforward to use.
Prompt support and personalized features highlighted.
I had a very excellent experience with Ostorlab as a MAST solution.
Very efficient team, the support engineers are very good and knowledgeable. The product is always evolving and they take customer input very seriously.
A reliable product with unique features and a personalized approach to products.
The platform helped us evaluate our internal mobile applications easily and efficiently. The onboarding was smooth and the UI dynamic automation is great.
The product meets our needs perfectly and is easy to set up and use. The team is very reactive.
Very professional and technical. Five star. Excellent delivery.
We selected Ostorlab as our sole partner in providing mobile applications and web vulnerability scans. We have a very good partnership.
Their customer service is top notch and their product is constantly improving.
Easy to use and getting better with new updates, they are also quick to help and very efficient.
Great product, with amazing customer service, very useful, accurate, and straightforward to use.
Prompt support and personalized features highlighted.
I had a very excellent experience with Ostorlab as a MAST solution.
Very efficient team, the support engineers are very good and knowledgeable. The product is always evolving and they take customer input very seriously.
A reliable product with unique features and a personalized approach to products.
The platform helped us evaluate our internal mobile applications easily and efficiently. The onboarding was smooth and the UI dynamic automation is great.
The product meets our needs perfectly and is easy to set up and use. The team is very reactive.
Very professional and technical. Five star. Excellent delivery.
We selected Ostorlab as our sole partner in providing mobile applications and web vulnerability scans. We have a very good partnership.
Their customer service is top notch and their product is constantly improving.
Easy to use and getting better with new updates, they are also quick to help and very efficient.
Great product, with amazing customer service, very useful, accurate, and straightforward to use.
Prompt support and personalized features highlighted.
I had a very excellent experience with Ostorlab as a MAST solution.
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