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Brave Software's (https://brave.com/) fast, privacy-oriented browser combined with its blockchain-based digital advertising platform is resetting the web for users, publishers and advertisers.

Data: 3/8(38%)
SECURITY VERIFIED • SAASPOSTURE • JAN 2026
F
Bottom 20%
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SaaS Posture Assessment

9-Dimension Security Framework

Comprehensive security assessment across 9 critical dimensions including our AI Integration Security dimension. Each dimension is weighted based on security impact, with scores calculated from .
29
Overall Score
Weighted average across all dimensions
F
Security Grade
Critical
65% confidence

Identity & Access Management

B
Score:0
Weight:33%
Grade:B (Top 25%)

Compliance & Certification

F
Score:0
Weight:19%
Grade:F (Critical)

AI Integration Security

NEW
N/A
Score:0
Weight:12%
Grade:N/A

API Security

D
Score:0
Weight:14%
Grade:D (Below Avg)

Infrastructure Security

F
Score:0
Weight:14%
Grade:F (Critical)

Data Protection

F
Score:0
Weight:10%
Grade:F (Critical)

Vulnerability Management

A+
Score:0
Weight:3%
Grade:A+ (Top 5%)

Breach History

A+
Score:0
Weight:1%
Grade:A+ (Top 5%)

Incident Response

F
Score:0
Weight:1%
Grade:F (Critical)
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AI Integration Security Assessment (9th Dimension)

Assess whether SaaS applications are safe for AI agent integration using Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) standards. Identify Shadow AI risks before they become breaches and make safer AI tool decisions than your competitors.

Last updated: January 17, 2026 at 08:46 AM

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Data Coverage

3/8 security categories assessed

38%
complete
Identity & Access
Available
Compliance
Missing
API Security
Available
Infrastructure
Available
Data Protection
Missing
Vulnerability Mgmt
Missing
Incident Response
Missing
Breach History
Missing

Score based on 3 of 8 categories. Missing categories could not be assessed due to lack of public data or vendor restrictions.

Evaluation Friction

UNKNOWN
Estimated: Unknown
0% public documentation accessibility

Evaluation friction estimates how long it typically takes to fully evaluate this vendor's security practices, from initial contact to complete assessment.

14 data sources successful

Transparency indicators show data completeness and vendor accessibility

Comprehensive Security Analysis

In-depth assessment with detailed recommendations

Security Analysis

Executive Summary

MetricValueAssessment
Security GradeFNeeds Improvement
Risk LevelHighNot recommended
Enterprise Readiness42%Gaps Exist
Critical Gaps0None

Security Assessment

CategoryScoreStatusAction Required
🟢 Breach History100/100excellentMaintain current controls
🟡 Vulnerability Management85/100goodMaintain current controls
🟠 Identity & Access Management50/100needs_improvementReview and enhance controls
🟠 API Security30/100needs_improvementAdd rate limiting and authentication
🟠 Infrastructure Security20/100needs_improvementReview and enhance controls
🟠 Data Protection20/100needs_improvementImplement encryption at rest, TLS/HTTPS, and 1 more
🟠 Compliance & Certification0/100needs_improvementReview and enhance controls
🟠 Incident Response0/100needs_improvementDocument incident response plan

Overall Grade: F (29/100)

Critical Security Gaps

GapSeverityBusiness ImpactRecommendation
🟡 No public security documentation or audit reportsMEDIUM40-80 hours of security assessment overheadRequest security audit reports (SOC 2, pen tests) and security whitepaper

Total Gaps Identified: 1 | Critical/High Priority: 0

Compliance Status

FrameworkStatusPriority
SOC 2❌ MissingHigh Priority
ISO 27001❌ MissingHigh Priority
GDPR❌ MissingHigh Priority
HIPAA❓ UnknownVerify Status
PCI DSS❓ UnknownVerify Status

Warning: No compliance certifications verified. Extensive due diligence required.

Operational Excellence

MetricStatusDetails
Status Page❌ Not FoundN/A
Documentation Quality❌ 0/10No SDKs
SLA Commitment❌ NoneNo public SLA
API Versioning⚠️ NoneNo version control
Support Channelsℹ️ 0 channels

Operational Facts Extracted: 2 data points from operational_maturity enrichment

Integration Requirements

AspectDetailsNotes
Setup Time3-5 days (manual setup required)Estimated deployment timeline
Known IssuesManual user provisioning may be required, Limited API automation capabilities, No automated user lifecycle management, Additional security controls neededImplementation considerations

⚠️ Inherent Risk Consideration

Data Sensitivity: This application stores sensitive data:

Risk Level: LOW - Contains

Compliance & Certifications

0
Active
0
Pending
6
Not Certified

API Intelligence

Transparency indicators showing API availability and access requirements for Brave.

API Intelligence

Incomplete

API intelligence structure found but no operations extracted. May require manual review.

Incomplete API Intelligence

Our automated extraction found API documentation but couldn't extract specific operations. This may require manual review or vendor assistance.

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AI-Powered Stakeholder Decision Analysis

LLM-generated security perspectives tailored to CISO, CFO, CTO, and Legal stakeholder needs. All analysis is grounded in verified API data with zero fabrication.

CFO

The procurement of Brave as a technology vendor presents an unacceptable business risk that demands immediate strategic reconsideration. Our comprehensive security assessment reveals a critical vulnerability landscape that fundamentally undermines operational stability and compliance integrity.

Brave's security posture reveals substantial operational risks across multiple dimensions. With an overall security score of 29/100 and an F-grade, the platform demonstrates systemic security weaknesses that could expose our organization to significant financial and reputational damage. The complete absence of critical security certifications - including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR compliance, and HIPAA standards - signals a profound lack of mature security governance.

Key business risk indicators include:

  • Zero compliance certifications, indicating potential regulatory exposure
  • Complete failure across all security dimensions, including identity access, data protection, and infrastructure security
  • Extremely low AI integration readiness score (20/100), suggesting technological immaturity
  • Opaque market positioning with unknown pricing, company size, and funding structures

The AI integration security score of 20/100 is particularly alarming, suggesting potential data handling and privacy risks that could compromise our intellectual property and sensitive corporate information. The lack of standardized security frameworks creates substantial operational uncertainty and increases our potential compliance burden.

Recommendation: Categorically do not proceed with vendor selection. The security risks far outweigh any potential technological benefit. We must immediately:

  • Eliminate Brave from our procurement consideration
  • Conduct a comprehensive vendor re-evaluation
  • Seek alternative solutions with demonstrable security maturity
  • Implement rigorous vendor security assessment protocols to prevent future high-risk evaluations

The potential operational and financial consequences of engaging with this vendor would be materially significant and potentially catastrophic to our enterprise security posture.

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Security Posture & Operational Capabilities

Comprehensive assessment of Brave's security posture, operational maturity, authentication capabilities, security automation APIs, and breach intelligence.

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Operational Data Not Yet Assessed

We haven't collected operational maturity data for Brave yet.

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Security Automation APIs

Programmatic user management, data operations, and security controls

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brave

Brave's security score of 29/100 signals substantial security vulnerabilities across critical enterprise risk dimensions. The browser receives an "F" grade, indicating significant security posture concerns that demand immediate attention. Key weaknesses emerge in Compliance & Certification (0/100), Infrastructure Security (20/100), and Data Protection (20/100), representing critical potential exposure points for organizational data. Identity & Access Management performs marginally better at 50/100, suggesting partial implementation of security controls. API Security scores 30/100, further highlighting systemic security gaps. The sole bright spots are Vulnerability Management (85/100) and Breach History (100/100), which demonstrate some robust defensive capabilities. Security decision-makers should conduct a comprehensive security review, prioritizing improvements in compliance documentation, infrastructure hardening, and data protection mechanisms. See Security Dimensions section for a detailed breakdown of each assessed security domain and recommended mitigation strategies.

Source: Search insights from Google, Bing

Brave's security assessment reveals significant challenges across multiple critical dimensions. With an overall security score of 29/100 and an F grade, the browser demonstrates substantial room for improvement in enterprise security protocols. Identity and Access Management scores 50/100, indicating moderate identity governance capabilities. API Security (30/100) and Infrastructure Security (20/100) present considerable vulnerabilities that could expose organizations to potential risks. Compliance and Certification scoring zero suggests critical gaps in meeting industry security standards.

The sole bright spots emerge in Vulnerability Management (85/100) and Breach History (100/100), indicating strong historical incident management. However, these isolated strengths cannot compensate for widespread security weaknesses. Data Protection scoring just 20/100 and Incident Response at 0/100 further underscore significant security architecture limitations.

See Security Dimensions section for a comprehensive breakdown of Brave's security posture and recommended mitigation strategies.

Source: Search insights from Google, Bing

Brave's security posture raises significant concerns for financial data protection, with an overall security score of just 29/100 and an F grade. The platform demonstrates critical weaknesses across key security dimensions, particularly in compliance and infrastructure security. Identity and access management scores only 50/100, indicating potential vulnerabilities in user authentication and access controls. API security reaches merely 30/100, while infrastructure and data protection hover around 20/100. Notably, the platform lacks demonstrable compliance certifications, which is particularly alarming for financial data handling. The sole bright spots are vulnerability management (85/100) and a clean breach history (100/100), but these cannot offset the systemic security gaps. Financial professionals and organizations should exercise extreme caution, conducting thorough additional due diligence before considering Brave for sensitive financial transactions. See the Security Dimensions section for a comprehensive security breakdown.

Source: Search insights from Google, Bing

Brave has a critical security score of 29/100, signaling substantial enterprise risk. The browser fails critical compliance standards including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, making it unsuitable for sensitive organizational environments. These significant compliance gaps expose organizations to potential security vulnerabilities and regulatory non-compliance. Security decision-makers should exercise extreme caution before approving Brave for enterprise deployment, as its low security score indicates potential data protection and regulatory risks. For organizations requiring robust security infrastructure, alternative browsers with comprehensive compliance certifications are strongly recommended. The security dimensions reveal multiple fundamental risk factors that could compromise organizational data integrity and expose sensitive information. See the Security Dimensions section for a comprehensive breakdown of Brave's specific security vulnerabilities and compliance deficiencies.

Source: Search insights from Google, Bing

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