NowSecure Launches PTaaS for TV and Gaming Apps: Comprehensive Security Testing for Roku, PlayStation, Android TV, Tizen, tvOS and More

Secure a Growing Ecosystem of Apps on TV and Gaming Platforms

As organizations manage an ever-growing number of apps across devices and platforms, smart TVs and gaming consoles have joined the digital ecosystem. From streaming on Roku to interactive gaming on PlayStation, these apps are now central to customer engagement, brand reputation and data security. But with the expansion comes increased complexity and unique security challenges. Safeguarding apps across diverse custom operating systems is more critical — and difficult — than ever.

With this shift, NowSecure announces expanded support for NowSecure Pen Testing as a Service (PTaaS) to include apps running on: 

• Roku
• WebOS
• Tizen
• Android TV OS
• PlayStation
• Xbox
• tvOS
• HarmonyOS

This expanded offering gives developers, security teams and product managers the insights they need to protect their apps’  privacy and safety across various platforms.

Why Security Testing for TV and Gaming Apps Matters

The streaming and gaming console market has seen explosive growth, creating new opportunities for businesses but also expanding the attack surface for cybercriminals. Apps running on platforms such as Roku, PlayStation, Tizen and Android TV OS handle sensitive data, from payment information to personal preferences. 

Unique Challenges of Protecting Streaming and Gaming Platform Apps

As app adoption on these platforms grows, security practitioners face new challenges in ensuring application integrity and protecting user data. Here’s a breakdown of emerging risks.

• Widespread Use and Expanding Attack Surface: Platforms like Roku, Tizen and Android TV are in millions of homes globally, creating a vast attack surface and increasing the likelihood of data breaches and unauthorized access
• Complex Ecosystems with Custom Operating Systems: Each platform has unique OS nuances, requiring security testing tailored to specific environments like Roku OS, Tizen or HarmonyOS
• Media and Gaming Convergence: Consoles like PlayStation and Xbox have evolved beyond gaming to offer streaming, browsing and social features, further expanding the security footprint.

Security vulnerabilities on these platforms can enable attackers to access microphones and private data collected from connected systems, potentially leading to regulatory penalties, loss of customer trust and costly breaches. NowSecure PTaaS offers a solution designed specifically for the unique ecosystems of streaming and gaming platforms to tackle these risks.

The NowSecure PTaaS expansion into Roku, Tizen, WebOS, PlayStation, Xbox, HarmonyOS, Android TV OS and tvOS allows companies to secure apps across a vast range of platforms with ease.

NowSecure PTaaS: How It Works Across TV and Gaming Platforms

NowSecure PTaaS provides a critical piece of a complete mobile app risk management program. Delivered via NowSecure Platform, the cloud subscription-based PTaaS offering streamlines and scales pen testing to provide detailed insights into vulnerabilities across various device types. 

Here’s how it functions on the newly supported platforms:

• Roku: As one of the most widely used streaming platforms, Roku apps are prime targets for attackers. NowSecure PTaaS enables comprehensive testing of Roku OS applications, including assessing potential vulnerabilities in authentication, API security and data privacy.
• Tizen & WebOS: Smart TVs powered by Samsung Tizen and LG WebOS dominate the smart TV market. Security risks in these apps can lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, given their integration with home networks. NowSecure PTaaS performs deep penetration testing to ensure code integrity and secure data transmissions.
• PlayStation & Xbox: Gaming platforms, particularly PlayStation and Xbox, are increasingly used as multimedia hubs, handling not just gaming data but also media streaming, app integrations and user profiles. NowSecure PTaaS ensures that app developers on these platforms can identify and remediate any critical vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of data leaks and breaches.
• HarmonyOS & Android TV OS: With the rapid expansion of HarmonyOS across Huawei’s device ecosystem, and the widespread adoption of Android TV OS in smart TVs, these platforms require rigorous testing. NowSecure PTaaS provides complete testing for these apps, identifying potential flaws in third-party libraries, secure data storage and communication protocols.

Securing Your App Ecosystem with NowSecure PTaaS

For security and development teams responsible for these platforms, NowSecure PTaaS provides consultative pen testing delivered on demand with granular, technical insights that streamline remediation:

• Delivered in NowSecure Platform: Managed through NowSecure Platform, NowSecure PTaaS delivers compliance reports, alerts, ticketing integration and orchestrated remediation through development, incident response and compliance teams to ensure issues identified are fixed. 
• Manual Testing on Demand: NowSecure PTaaS offers in-depth manual pen testing that ensures complete coverage. Users can request these assessments directly through the NowSecure Platform and receive actionable results in a user-friendly report for quick access and review. 
• Customized Testing and Reporting: NowSecure PTaaS is flexible, helping security teams comply with relevant industry standards and best practices. Assessments start with threat modeling to ensure comprehensive coverage and testing tailored to security teams’ requirements. It offers immediate visibility into app security and privacy posture.
• Remediation Assistance and Validation: Security experts from the NowSecure analyst team provide remediation guidance in results, consult with development and security teams to aid remediation and retest critical workflows to ensure identified issues are resolved before pushing to production.

Delivering Secure Experiences to Users

The business value of reducing risk by securing apps on these platforms extends far beyond technical risk mitigation driving competitive differentiation and new market access.

• Protect Brand Reputation: A single breach on a popular platform like Roku or PlayStation can have far-reaching consequences. Securing your apps prevents data leaks that could damage customer trust and impact your business.
• Comply with Privacy Regulations: Apps on platforms like Roku and Android TV OS often interact with personal and financial data. PTaaS ensures apps comply with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.
• Reduce Time and Cost of Security Testing: Take advantage of NowSecure PTaaS to reduce the time required for security assessments and empower developers to focus on core innovation while keeping delivery secure and testing costs down.

A Secure Future for TV and Gaming Apps

The NowSecure PTaaS expansion into Roku, Tizen, WebOS, PlayStation, Xbox, HarmonyOS, Android TV OS and tvOS allows companies to secure apps across a vast range of platforms with ease. Whether you’re a security practitioner tasked with identifying vulnerabilities, or a CISO focused on reducing business risk, NowSecure PTaaS provides a scalable, efficient and powerful solution.

Ready to secure your apps across TV and gaming platforms? Learn more about NowSecure PTaaS and test your app today.