Mobile application penetration testing is similar to web application penetration testing, but is specific to mobile applications that contain their own attack vectors and threats. This is a rising form of penetration testing with a great deal of opportunity for those who are looking to break into penetration testing and have an understanding of mobile application development.

As you may have noticed, the different types of penetration testing each have specific objectives. Next, we will look at a more human-oriented approach, social engineering.