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Why Guardsquare?

COMPILER-BASED PROTECTION

Built-in protection at every layer—never an afterthought

Guardsquare weaves foundational security directly into your build process, unifying continuous mobile app security testing (MAST) with polymorphic code hardening, and RASP. Because these protections are compiler-based, mobile apps stay fast, install size is optimized, and your CI/CD pipelines run without friction.

Seamless CI/CD Integration: Runs inside the build pipeline you already have.
Deep Compiler Protection: Removes single points of failure by building security directly into your binary at compile time.
Moving Target Defense: Polymorphic hardening randomizes protection with every build, so attackers face a different target each time.

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BUILT FOR THE FULL LIFECYCLE

Security from the first commit to production...

Early scanning catches small risks before they become headline risks, so you can continually improve your architecture design. Hardened code, encryption, and polymorphic transformations keep attackers grinding back to square one with every release.

Threat monitoring keeps watch after release with real-time visibility into active attacks. API security confirms the client hitting your APIs is genuine before it reaches your backend. Each layer reinforces the next, so your security posture does not depend on any one control on its own.

...and every release after

The result is resilience, fewer emergency patches, faster releases, and a brand reputation that stays intact.

Find secrets, vulnerabilities, and insecure dependencies before release
Harden every build with multi-layered, polymorphic protection
Monitor apps in production and verify every client at runtime

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Test Every Release

AppSweep scans your code for vulnerabilities before attackers can find them, giving developers clear, actionable fixes early in the build.

Harden Every Build

DexGuard and iXGuard weave obfuscation, encryption, and RASP into your code at compile time, so that every release ships securely.

Secure Every API Call

API security (app attestation) confirms only your genuine, untampered app can reach your APIs, blocking bots, scrapers, and cloned apps.

BEYOND POINT SOLUTIONS

Security built on threat intelligence...

Every vulnerability is cheaper to fix before it ships than after, which is why protection starts in the build pipeline, not after it. Once your app is protected, it leaves that pipeline already defended, so your team never has to choose between shipping fast and shipping secure.

That defense does not end at release. A rooted device, a hooked process, a debugger attached mid-session, none of it announces itself, and none of it waits for your next release cycle. Attackers who reverse engineer one version find a different one waiting in the next, because polymorphic protection changes the target every time you build.

...reinforced by layers that never stop working

Guardsquare’s vigilance does not stop at runtime, either. The result is an app that defends itself, on the device and after launch, even when you are not watching.

Ships already defended, not patched after release.
Catches rooted devices, hooks, and debuggers in real time.
Polymorphic protection changes the target every build.

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You built something worth protecting.
Give it security that works as hard as you did.

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Security for every role

Security that fits your workflow, not one that fights it

Guardsquare integrates into your existing build process without rewrites or disruption. You stay focused on shipping features. Security becomes part of the build, not a separate project competing for your time.

Our guided workflow walks you through configuration once, then applies tailored protection automatically on every build
AppSweep scans your code for vulnerabilities and insecure dependencies early, so you catch problems before a security review does.
DexGuard and iXGuard run as CLI tools in your CI/CD, no source code exposed
You configure once, then protection applies automatically on every build
This results in apps that stay fast, efficient, and true to your UX standards

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Depth that goes beyond a single point of failure

Wrapper-based tools provide one layer and one point of failure. Hybrid tools still rely on that same wrapper underneath, so the weak point is hidden rather than disappearing.

Purpose built for mobile, Guardsquare is fully compiler-based, weaving obfuscation, encryption, and RASP directly into your code, so there is no single defense to strip away.
AppSweep finds what should not ship, DexGuard and iXGuard defend what does.
ThreatCast keeps watch after release, and app attestation confirms the client hitting your APIs is genuine before it reaches your backend.
Each layer reinforces the next, so your security posture never depends on one control holding on its own, and every layer raises the cost of the attack instead of simply checking a box.

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Evidence and coverage your auditors will recognize

Regulators do not ask if you tried to secure your apps. They ask you to prove it. Guardsquare's protection reports document your security configuration in detail, giving you the evidence you need for PCI MPoC, PSD3, MASVS, and regional data protection laws.

Customers in banking, healthcare, telecom and retail/ecommerce use Guardsquare to pass internal and external penetration tests on schedule, without last-minute scrambles. Threat monitoring data feeds directly into your SIEM and fraud detection systems, so security operations and governance teams work from the same picture instead of two different ones.

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Stitched-together tools

Stitching together a scanner here, an obfuscator there, and a wrapper on top leaves gaps at every seam. Each tool sees only its own slice of risk, and every seam is a new point of failure.

One point of failure per tool
No shared visibility across your stack
Gaps that attackers learn to find

The Guardsquare platform

Testing and protections share one platform – so what AppSweep finds, DexGuard and iXGuard fix, while threat monitoring, coupled with mobile API security, make sure only calls from your genuine apps reach your APIs.

No single point of failure, protection runs in layers
One shared view across testing and protection
Testing closes gaps before attackers find them

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Mobile app security is no longer optional

As mobile apps carry more transactions, more data, and require more trust, securing them becomes a line-of-business concern, not just an engineering task.

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protected users across Android and iOS apps secured by Guardsquare.

customers in more than 100 countries trust Guardsquare to secure their apps.

of developers report churn or uninstalls tied to security issues.

years of expertise protecting mobile apps for global enterprises.

Guardsquare provides best-in-class mobile app security from design and development to monitoring and maintenance.

DexGuard

ANDROID PROTECTION

Uncompromising Android protection

Secure native Android and cross-platform apps and SDKs with DexGuard, offering multilayered, polymorphic obfuscation and built-in runtime application self-protection (RASP).

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iXGuard iOS PROTECTION

Secure native iOS and cross-platform apps and SDKs with iXGuard, offering multilayered, polymorphic obfuscation and built-in runtime application self-protection (RASP).

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ThreatCast THREAT MONITORING

Real-time threat monitoring

Monitor threats to mobile apps & SDKs in real time, adapt security configurations & identify security gaps & vulnerabilities post-publication.

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App Attestation ANDROID & iOS

Secure your APIs at runtime. Protect your app with dynamic server-side policies that confirm in real-time the app accessing your APIs is genuine and stop API abuse like bots and automated attacks

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AppSweep ANDROID & iOS

Free real-time threat monitoring

Find & address security issues in mobile apps and SDKs with AppSweep, our app security testing product. Designed for developers, ready for enterprise needs.

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What customers are saying

“With its ease of use, most people don’t even notice Guardsquare is involved in our app security. It just works; we never have to worry about it”

Software Development Team Lead

Financial institution
“Payments is such a sensitive industry. Nobody wants to lose money, so security was a big priority for us. … Not only did we need to secure our SDK for compliance purposes, but we also wanted to offer the most secure product for our customers.”

Product Manager

Major mobile payment app/SDK company
“We have been using Guardsquare for five or six years, and it’s really about what we’re not seeing. We don’t see any repackaging attacks where we’re finding unauthorized versions of our app on third-party stores. Because of Guardsquare, we can rest easy knowing that our app is not being tampered with.”

Software Development Team Lead

Financial institution
“Working with Guardsquare has been an excellent experience for our development team because of how seamless it was to implement their mobile app security solutions. We were able to get up and running with DexGuard and iXGuard quickly, and the customer support has been excellent.”

Representative

International bank
“DexGuard and ThreatCast have made [the app] more secure, faster, and better for users.”

Founder and Developer

AI tool provider
“We were able to get up and running with DexGuard and iXGuard quickly, and the customer support has been excellent.”

Representative

International bank
“As an engineer myself, I am incredibly impressed with DexGuard's product quality. This, accompanied with the great documentation and excellent support provided by the Guardsquare team, have made our collaboration enjoyable and successful.”

Head of Engineering

APAC-based technology company
“The new workflow provides clear instructions, is easier for those new to obfuscation and requires less fiddling. Since data is uploaded automatically in the new workflow portal, it is easier to auto-configure. It's also nice not having to store the license on all our machines in the right place, and likewise, with the protection configurations.”

Founder and developer

AI tool provider
“We’re seeing great benefits from leveraging the new guided approach for all our apps because of this new way of incorporating DexGuard and iXGuard. The combination of detailed protection reports and the guided workflow has strengthened collaboration between our security and development teams. We're now able to deploy protected apps in record time, with full confidence in our security measures.”

Team Lead

Fortune 500 financial services organization
“Using Guardsquare has been a huge win for our team's productivity. The guided configuration made setting up app protection super easy, and we didn’t have to worry about performance issues. We’re able to see exactly what's happening with the build history and security reports, which keeps everyone on the same page and helps us move faster.”

Developer

Retail company
“Guardsquare's protection gives us real-time insights into our app's build and security history. The increased visibility allows our teams to quickly identify potential issues and keep track of protection levels before every release.”

Security Officer

International bank

With its ease of use, most people don’t even notice Guardsquare is involved in our app security. It just works; we never have to worry about it

Payments is such a sensitive industry. Nobody wants to lose money, so security was a big priority for us. … Not only did we need to secure our SDK for compliance purposes, but we also wanted to offer the most secure product for our customers.

We have been using Guardsquare for five or six years, and it’s really about what we’re not seeing. We don’t see any repackaging attacks where we’re finding unauthorized versions of our app on third-party stores. Because of Guardsquare, we can rest easy knowing that our app is not being tampered with.

Working with Guardsquare has been an excellent experience for our development team because of how seamless it was to implement their mobile app security solutions. We were able to get up and running with DexGuard and iXGuard quickly, and the customer support has been excellent.

DexGuard and ThreatCast have made [the app] more secure, faster, and better for users.

We were able to get up and running with DexGuard and iXGuard quickly, and the customer support has been excellent.

As an engineer myself, I am incredibly impressed with DexGuard's product quality. This, accompanied with the great documentation and excellent support provided by the Guardsquare team, have made our collaboration enjoyable and successful.

The new workflow provides clear instructions, is easier for those new to obfuscation and requires less fiddling. Since data is uploaded automatically in the new workflow portal, it is easier to auto-configure. It's also nice not having to store the license on all our machines in the right place, and likewise, with the protection configurations.

We’re seeing great benefits from leveraging the new guided approach for all our apps because of this new way of incorporating DexGuard and iXGuard. The combination of detailed protection reports and the guided workflow has strengthened collaboration between our security and development teams. We're now able to deploy protected apps in record time, with full confidence in our security measures.

Using Guardsquare has been a huge win for our team's productivity. The guided configuration made setting up app protection super easy, and we didn’t have to worry about performance issues. We’re able to see exactly what's happening with the build history and security reports, which keeps everyone on the same page and helps us move faster.

Guardsquare's protection gives us real-time insights into our app's build and security history. The increased visibility allows our teams to quickly identify potential issues and keep track of protection levels before every release.

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Swiss Telecom Provider Gains Comprehensive Protection with Guardsquare

Discover how DexGuard and iXGuard seamlessly integrate and elevate mobile app protection.

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Ship Faster. Stay Secure: Achieving Speed and Security in Mobile Development

Watch this on-demand webinar featuring Carlos Rivera, Principal Research Advisor, Security & Privacy at Info-Tech Research Group, and Guardsquare Chief Product Officer, Ryan Lloyd, as they discuss how to align automated mobile app security testing, robust protection, and performance in today’s mobile-first world.

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Why Guardsquare TL;DR

What makes Guardsquare different from other mobile app security vendors?

Most vendors offer either testing or protection. Guardsquare offers both in one platform, fully compiler-based. AppSweep tests your code for vulnerabilities and insecure dependencies. DexGuard (Android) and iXGuard (iOS) protect what you ship by weaving compiler-based obfuscation, encryption, and RASP directly into your code at compile time, so there is no wrapper to strip away. ThreatCast and app attestation extend that coverage into production. No other vendor combines all four capabilities under a single, integrated workflow.

Does Guardsquare slow down my development or release cycle?

No. Guardsquare's guided workflow integrates into your existing CI/CD pipeline as a post-build, command-line process, so it does not require rewrites or access to your source code. Protection is applied automatically once configured, improving performance rather than slowing it down.

How does Guardsquare help with compliance requirements like PCI, PSD3, or MASVS?

Guardsquare's protection reports document your security configuration in detail, giving you the evidence auditors and regulators ask for.

Customers in banking, healthcare, telecom and retail use these reports to meet PCI MPoC, PSD3, MASVS, and regional data protection laws, and to pass internal and external penetration tests on schedule.

Is Guardsquare's protection wrapper-based or hybrid or built into the app?

Neither DexGuard nor iXGuard rely on a wrapper approach, nor are they hybrid tools. Both are compiler-based tools that directly interweave obfuscation, encryption, and RASP checks into your application code. This eliminates the single point of failure found in wrapper-based or hybrid approaches, where an attacker can potentially strip away the protection layer and bypass the security controls.

Which platforms and languages does Guardsquare support?

Guardsquare protects both Android and iOS applications and SDKs, and supports the languages and frameworks used across native, hybrid, and cross-platform mobile development.

Our team can confirm compatibility with your specific stack during onboarding. Some common languages include: Java, Kotlin, C++, JavaScript, Dart (For Android), Swift, Objective-C, C++, JavaScript, Dart (iOS).

How quickly can I get started with Guardsquare?

Most customers have their initial protected build within a day, thanks to Guardsquare's guided workflow that tailors protection to your specific app instead of applying a generic template.

Why Guardsquare:
Complete mobile app and SDK security

Built-in protection at every layer—never an afterthought