OWASP MASVS
OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard
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Framework Domains (14)
Authentication
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-3.4 | Session Token Handling |
| MASVS-AUTH | Authentication and Authorization |
Code Quality
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-6.3 | Use of Memory Safe APIs |
| MASVS-CODE | Code Quality and Build Settings |
Cryptography
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-2.5 | Key Storage in Hardware |
| MASVS-CRYPTO | Cryptography Usage |
Data Storage
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-1.1 | Sensitive Data in Backups |
| MASVS-1.4 | Keyboard Cache Protection |
| MASVS-STORAGE | Storage of Sensitive Data |
Network
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-4.2 | Certificate Pinning |
| MASVS-NETWORK | Network Communication |
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 |
Platform
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-5.2 | Inter-App Communication Restrictions |
| MASVS-5.3 | WebView Security |
| MASVS-PLATFORM | Platform Interaction |
Privacy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-8.1 | Permission Justification |
| MASVS-8.3 | Third-Party SDK Privacy |
| MASVS-PRIVACY | Privacy |
Resilience
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASVS-R-1 | Anti-Debugging and Anti-Tampering |
| MASVS-RESILIENCE | Resilience Against Reverse Engineering |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with OWASP MASVS, you already cover:
OWASP ASVS
32%
16 controls mapped
Compare →ETSI EN 303 645
32%
16 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 27043
32%
16 controls mapped
Compare →+ 607 more: MITRE D3FEND (32%), ISO/SAE 21434 (32%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OWASP MASVS?
OWASP MASVS is a compliance framework from International with 14 domains and 50 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 50 controls organised across 14 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 610 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are OWASP ASVS (32% coverage), ETSI EN 303 645 (32% coverage), ISO 27043 (32% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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