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Mobile phones have now enlarged in function to become an all-encompassing devices that is touching almost every aspect of our everyday life. The primary driver for this progress has been the ability to develop various mobile applications to enhance their value and function. Given their critical function, it is necessary to test mobile applications properly before deployment. GRhombus, a leading software development company in UAE bring to light some trending practices in mobile app automation testing in the below blog. They are:

1) Test automation frameworks such as Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest.

2) Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) to automate the build and deployment process.

3) Cloud-based testing platforms, such as Sauce Labs and BrowserStack, to test apps on a wide range of devices and different versions of operating systems.

4) Test automation using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

5) Shift-left testing, which involves starting testing earlier in the development process to find and fix issues sooner.

6) Use of open-source tools like Selenium for mobile web testing and Calabash for mobile native testing.

Test automation frameworks such as Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest are used to automate the testing of mobile and desktop applications. They provide a set of libraries and tools that can be used to write automated test scripts that can be executed against the application under test.

XCUITest is a test automation framework for iOS applications. It provides a simple and easy-to-use API for writing automated test scripts for iOS apps, and it is integrated with Xcode. It also supports other languages like Swift and Objective-C.

Continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) are software development practices that involve continuously integrating code changes into a central repository, and then continuously delivering those changes to various environments.

CI/CD is a key practice in modern software development that enables development teams to deliver new features and bug fixes to users faster. It helps reduce any issues in the code base and code can be released to multiple environments simultaneously.

Cloud-based testing platforms, such as Sauce Labs and BrowserStack, provide a way for developers to test their web applications and websites across a wide range of browsers, operating systems, and devices. These platforms allow developers to run automated tests and manual tests in a virtual environment, eliminating the need for a physical lab of devices and browsers. This allows for more efficient and cost-effective testing, as well as the ability to test on a wider range of configurations.

In all the above cases, proper tools and processes must be in place to track and report the test results and bring it under the continual improvement loop. Some of the best test case management tools in our experience as one of the best penetration testing companies in UK are:

• TestRail: A web-based test case management tool that allows users to manage, track, and report on test results.
• Zephyr: A test case management tool that integrates with Jira and allows users to track test cases and their results.
• qTest: A cloud-based test case management tool that allows users to manage, track, and report on test results in real time.
• Test Link: An open-source test case management tool that allows users to manage, track, and report on test results.
• Practi Test: A web-based test case management tool that allows users to manage, track, and report on test results and also has integration with JIRA and other DevOps tools.

About GRhombus

GRhombustech, among the leading software development companies in UK, offers innovative and customizable cyber security and cloud testing solutions for an organization of any scale and size. 

Driven by passion, purpose, experience, and service-mindedness, we offer excellence at any and every touchpoint. Our team of experts serves clients across Europe, UK, USA, Middle East, and achieving client delight at every touchpoint is our mission. 

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With the Internet becoming a part and parcel of our lives, cybersecurity has emerged as a key aspect. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from wilful or malicious attacks, damage, or unauthorized access from both internal and external sources. It is a comprehensive term that covers all areas including preventing and detecting cyber-attacks, user training, implementing security policies and procedures, monitoring, and upgrades.

Among the leading cyber security companies in US, GRhombustech explains some of the trending cybersecurity issues and their solutions in this blog. They are

1)    Ransomware attacks

The term ransom is self-explanatory. In such attacks, the hackers simply encrypt the files on a computer or network drive and demand a ransom from the victim in order for the victim to regain access. Often, the ransom is in bitcoin or some other cryptocurrency, and only then will a decryption key be supplied. Well-known examples of ransomware are Wanna Cry, Petya, Locky, Ryuk, etc

Some of the ways to prevent ransomware attacks are:

A.    Constant awareness and user training, caution when opening emails or attachments from unknown sources.

B.     Always have the latest security patches installed at both the OS level and for the antivirus solution in place. One should also use reputed antivirus software.

C.     Create backups of data. Test and check these backups regularly.

D.    Use well-configured firewalls to prevent unauthorized network access.

2)    Phishing Scams

Phishing refers to the case where people are tricked into providing sensitive information and personal data by disguising it as a legitimate communication or need. From emails to unsolicited calls from banks or customer service agents, the attacker in a phishing scam poses as a legitimate entity to perpetuate the fraud. Victims can be tricked into clicking on a link or opening an attachment that will install malware. There are also cases of redirecting the victim to a fake website where their information can be collected. 

Some ways to prevent phishing are:

A.    User training to be wary of unsolicited emails, phone calls, and messages.

B.     Verifying the sender’s identity and looking for suspicious email addresses

C.     Keeping the system OS and the antivirus solution up-to-date and implementing an anti-phishing software suit.

D.    Incorporating 2-factor authentication

3)    Cloud Security

Cloud computing has emerged as a powerful force and the data, applications, and assets need to be protected from many factors like unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. Comprehensive security measures are required right from the physical security of data centers, network security, and the security of the applications and data that are hosted in the cloud. Multi-factor authentication, strong encryption, the use of private VPN tunnels and the latest security patches are some of the other ways to ensure cloud security. Data privacy is also another aspect that has to be considered when cloud computing operations are undertaken, and appropriate measures must be put in place. 

4)    IoT Security

IoT is the hottest topic today and it refers to physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity provisions to collect and exchange data. Automation and monitoring possibilities are unlimited with IoT and this helps to improve efficiency and reduce cost in many touchpoints. 

Some of the methods to ensure IOT security is the use of strong passwords, secured networks between devices, end-point security solutions for devices, implementing the latest security patches, use of network monitoring tools, secure authentication, etc

5)    Security in Remote Work

The COVID pandemic has caused tremendous disruption on various fronts. Remote working and hybrid working arrangements are now slowly becoming the norm. In this background, protecting company assets and sensitive data is more challenging. Some tangible measures to ensure good cybersecurity in remote working are the use of virtual private networks, educating employees on best practices, regular refresher training, implementing endpoint security like antivirus and firewalls, strong enforcement of organizational security policies and testing the policies in real-time, close monitoring of network traffic, undertaking penetration testing by external parties, etc.

Why GRhombustech?

GRhombustech is among the leading software development companies in UAE. We are also a leader in offering Edtech solutions in the USA and the best software testing company in the UK. Apart from these areas, GRhombus has established itself as a pioneer in Data Visualization, IoT Testing, Salesforce Development, and Cloud Testing. Driven by the guidance of experts with more than 25 years of industry experience, the GRhombus family now has over 200 employees spread all over the globe.

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