Free Application Security Assessment Checklist Template

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Free Application Security Assessment Checklist Template

Application Security Assessment Checklist


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Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]


Authentication & Authorization

Store user passwords securely with salted hash algorithms.

Implement multifactor authentication (MFA) for critical accounts.

Regularly review and update all roles and permission levels.

Use secure cookies and session timeouts for secure session management.

Data Protection & Privacy

Ensure encryption is used for sensitive data in transit and at rest.

Conduct regular audits of data access and sharing practices.

Implement data anonymization techniques where applicable.

Verify compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Input Validation & Error Handling

Implement comprehensive input validation to protect against injections.

Test for SQL, XSS, and other injection vulnerabilities.

Ensure error messages do not reveal sensitive information.

Establish logging and monitoring for all critical application errors.

Network & API Security

Enforce API authentication and authorization mechanisms.

Implement IP whitelisting and rate limiting for APIs.

Conduct security tests for API data exposures and integrity.

Ensure secure configurations for network firewalls and routers.


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