Case Study: BMW Group enhances car-sharing security with Approov

BMW Group secures car-sharing apps with Approov for safe mobile interactions

The BMW Group, a provider of factory-ready car-sharing vehicles, faced the challenge of securing their mobile app, the main touchpoint for users to book and unlock cars. They needed a purely software-based security solution to prevent car theft and fraudulent use without compromising the user experience, as traditional approaches did not scale for car-sharing. They implemented Approov Mobile App Protection.

The solution from Approov used a patented 'DNA test' to verify that API requests were from a genuine, unmodified mobile app without requiring secrets to be stored in the code. It also operated over Bluetooth to handle use cases with limited internet connectivity. After integration and considerable testing with their own fleet and partners like ShareNow, BMW Group ensured maximum platform security with minimal customer impact across all car-sharing use cases.

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