What is the purpose of certificate pinning in mobile application security?

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What is the purpose of certificate pinning in mobile application security?

Key points

  • Certificate pinning prevents MitM attacks by ensuring the app only communicates with a specific server's certificate.
  • It adds an extra layer of security by not solely relying on CA validation.
  • Pinning the certificate in the app code helps protect sensitive data from interception.

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