MASTG helps turn security requirements into concrete test questions. Defined packages, device conditions and expected outcomes make reports reproducible.
Evaluation approach
MASVS describes security needs; MASTG supports technical testing. Define builds, device access and expected results in advance. Static inspection and runtime observation complement each other.
Application example
Inspect APK configuration, then observe the same release's network and integrity behavior on a physical device. Explain the affected flow and whether the server accepted the operation, rather than supplying only a tool screenshot.
Limits and considerations
Not every test applies to every platform or distribution method. An unavailable test is different from a passing control.
Checks and decisions
- Describe reproducible conditions
- Test negative and normal cases
- Explain inapplicable tests
Use MASTG to answer threat-model questions, not as an arbitrary command list.
Sources
The primary references above provide the technical basis. Example workflows and evaluation suggestions are this publication’s explanations, not independent test results for a particular product.