OWASP MASVS
OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard
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Framework Domains (6)
OWASP MASVS: Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (OWASP MASVS)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| MASVS-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| MASVS-13 | Authentication and password management |
| MASVS-14 | Privileged access management |
| MASVS-15 | Access review and recertification |
OWASP MASVS: Asset Management
Information asset management (OWASP MASVS)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| MASVS-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| MASVS-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| MASVS-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| MASVS-10 | Media management and disposal |
OWASP MASVS: Communications Security
Network and communications security (OWASP MASVS)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-27 | Network security management |
| MASVS-28 | Network service security |
| MASVS-29 | Segregation in networks |
| MASVS-30 | Information transfer policies |
| MASVS-31 | Secure messaging |
OWASP MASVS: Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (OWASP MASVS)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| MASVS-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| MASVS-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| MASVS-19 | Certificate management |
| MASVS-20 | Key lifecycle management |
OWASP MASVS: Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (OWASP MASVS)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-01 | Information security policy framework |
| MASVS-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| MASVS-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| MASVS-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| MASVS-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
OWASP MASVS: Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (OWASP MASVS)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| MASVS-22 | Protection from malware |
| MASVS-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| MASVS-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| MASVS-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| MASVS-26 | Audit considerations |
Maps to 588 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OWASP MASVS?
OWASP MASVS is a compliance framework from International with 6 domains and 31 controls. OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does OWASP MASVS have?
OWASP MASVS has 31 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are OWASP MASVS: Operations Security (6 controls), OWASP MASVS: Access Control (5 controls), OWASP MASVS: Asset Management (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does OWASP MASVS map to?
OWASP MASVS maps to 588 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are OWASP ASVS (52% coverage), ETSI EN 303 645 (52% coverage), ISO 27043 (52% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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