Arxan Application Protection works for all JS-based apps

Feb 13, 2017 14:01 GMT  ·  By

JavaScript apps can now be a lot safer thanks to new technology from Arxan Technologies which protects them from tampering.

“Arxan’s patented technology turns applications into self-defending and tamper-proof applications. For Javascript, once processed by our solution set, your JavaScript code will no longer be readable to hackers or tools, but, more importantly, we have intelligent guards that will define the code at runtime while running inside your browser,” Arxan’s CTO Sam Rehman told Softpedia.

The Arxan Application Protection for JavaScript provides security to JavaScript-based apps, including hybrid iOS and Android apps, as well as web pages. This will help brands protect their image and finances, as well as prevent IP theft and compliance risk.

“We have developed a solution that empowers our customers to take advantage of JavaScript without sacrificing security, making their applications self-protecting and resilient against reverse-engineering and code tampering, while also protecting cryptographic keys, sensitive data, and communication with server APIs,” said Rusty Carter, VP of Product Management.

Safer apps, safer phones

While it’s clear this type of technology has many advantages for companies, we wanted to know exactly what the benefits were for the end-users.

Sam Rehman told us that people trust their mobile devices more than their desktops and laptops and that, as of 2015, adults have spent, on average, more time on mobile devices than any other type of device. Furthermore, about one-third of e-commerce transactions are closed on mobile devices.

As more people trust their mobile devices, the need for protecting the apps, data, and keys on their devices increases. “Arxan turns applications into secure and self-protecting applications. For end-users, that means more secure mobile transactions, whether it’s mobile banking or mobile commerce. Also, your credentials and sensitive data are also protected, so you can safely use your devices, for example, to manage any sensitive and private data,” Rehman says.

The tech solution from Arxan can protect mission-critical apps, software development kits, and APIs across a wide-range of verticals, including financial services, connected medical devices, digital media, and gaming. The fact that IoT devices are also included is particularly great since so many such devices have ended up becoming bots in DDoS attacks in recent years.