# What security testing should a mental health app pass before launch?

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For: Digital health teams | Digital health and technology | Reviewed by Independent clinical reviewer, Registered mental health clinician, Kenya | Last reviewed 8 November 2026

**Answer:** Test against recognised standards: the OWASP Top Ten for web and API risks and the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard for apps. Commission an independent penetration test, fix high-risk findings before go-live, and retest after major changes. Digital Health Agency certification requires a cybersecurity assessment report, and the Regulations call for regular security audits and penetration testing. Include role-based access, restricted-note enforcement and data export controls in your test cases, not just generic vulnerabilities.

Sources: OWASP: https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/ - OWASP: https://mas.owasp.org/MASVS - Kenya Law: https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/act/ln/2025/76/eng@2025-04-11

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