KOBIL Appshield Scanner, integrated with Appcircle's CI/CD pipelines, is a mobile application security analysis tool for Android and iOS apps. It evaluates whether applications are properly hardened against runtime attacks by combining dynamic testing on real, physical devices with AI-supported static analysis, helping teams verify mobile app protection early and continuously in the development lifecycle.
Real Device Runtime Security Testing:Â Performs dynamic security tests on real Android and iOS devices instead of emulators, enabling accurate detection of runtime protections with fewer false positives.
Comprehensive Mobile Security Coverage:Â Checks for root/jailbreak detection, anti-debugging, anti-hooking (Frida), code injection defenses, screenshot/screen recording detection, screen mirroring detection, keylogger protection, and tapjacking prevention.
Hybrid Dynamic and AI-Powered Static Analysis:Â Automatically falls back to AI-powered static analysis when dynamic tests cannot run, ensuring consistent security assessments.
Clear Output for CI/CD Automation:Â Provides a clear output variable (`AC_APPSHIELD_IS_APP_SECURE`) for automated pass/fail decisions in your pipeline.
Optional Detailed Security Reporting:Â Optionally generates a comprehensive PDF security report delivered via email for deeper analysis, auditing, and compliance needs.

Integration Setup:Â Ensure the KOBIL Appshield Scanner component is correctly added to your Appcircle workflow and configured with the appropriate Android (APK/AAB) or iOS (IPA) artifacts.
Security Gate Usage:Â Use the `AC_APPSHIELD_IS_APP_SECURE` output variable to enforce security gates, preventing insecure builds from progressing to deployment.
Real-World Runtime Behavior:Â Because testing is performed on real devices, some apps may actively block analysis; in such cases, static analysis results are used to complete the assessment.
Regular Security Validation:Â Run KOBIL Appshield Scanner on every build or release candidate to continuously validate that security hardening mechanisms remain intact as the app evolves.

For more information on setup and usage, please visit Appcircle Technical DocumentationÂ
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