Bullhorn for Salesforce Security Assessment
HR & Talent Management
Bullhorn for Salesforce is a comprehensive software platform that modernizes the staffing and recruitment industry. It evolved beyond an applicant tracking system (ATS) to a fully mobile, cloud-based solution built on the Salesforce platform while combining a robust ATS with customer relationship management (CRM), human resource & benefits administration (HRIS) , online timesheets & expense reports, integrated accounting software, social media integration, and branded communities.
9-Dimension Security Framework
Identity & Access Management
Compliance & Certification
AI Integration Security
NEWAPI Security
Infrastructure Security
Data Protection
Vulnerability Management
Breach History
Incident Response
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 16, 2026 at 05:50 AM
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Data Coverage
4/8 security categories assessed
Score based on 4 of 8 categories. Missing categories could not be assessed due to lack of public data or vendor restrictions.
Evaluation Friction
Evaluation friction estimates how long it typically takes to fully evaluate this vendor's security practices, from initial contact to complete assessment.
Transparency indicators show data completeness and vendor accessibility
AI Integration Security
🔒 9th DimensionAssess whether Bullhorn for Salesforce is safe for AI agent integration. Identify Shadow AI risks before they become breaches using Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) standards.
AI Readiness
Infrastructure for AI integration
AI Security
Safety controls for AI agents
Comprehensive Security Analysis
In-depth assessment with detailed recommendations
Security Analysis
Executive Summary
| Metric | Value | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Security Grade | C | Needs Improvement |
| Risk Level | High | Not recommended |
| Enterprise Readiness | 48% | Gaps Exist |
| Critical Gaps | 0 | None |
Security Assessment
| Category | Score | Status | Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Breach History | 100/100 | excellent | Maintain current controls |
| 🟢 Compliance & Certification | 90/100 | excellent | Maintain current controls |
| 🟡 Vulnerability Management | 85/100 | good | Maintain current controls |
| 🟠 Identity & Access Management | 35/100 | needs_improvement | URGENT: Implement compensating controls immediately |
| 🟠 API Security | 30/100 | needs_improvement | Add rate limiting and authentication |
| 🟠 Infrastructure Security | 30/100 | needs_improvement | Review and enhance controls |
| 🟠 Data Protection | 20/100 | needs_improvement | Implement encryption at rest, TLS/HTTPS, and 1 more |
| 🟠 Incident Response | 0/100 | needs_improvement | Document incident response plan |
Overall Grade: C (44/100)
Critical Security Gaps
| Gap | Severity | Business Impact | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 No public security documentation or audit reports | MEDIUM | 40-80 hours of security assessment overhead | Request security audit reports (SOC 2, pen tests) and security whitepaper |
Total Gaps Identified: 1 | Critical/High Priority: 0
Compliance Status
| Framework | Status | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 | ❌ Missing | High Priority |
| ISO 27001 | ❌ Missing | High Priority |
| GDPR | ❌ Missing | High Priority |
| HIPAA | ❓ Unknown | Verify Status |
| PCI DSS | ❓ Unknown | Verify Status |
Warning: No compliance certifications verified. Extensive due diligence required.
Operational Excellence
| Metric | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Status Page | ❌ Not Found | N/A |
| Documentation Quality | ❌ 0/10 | No SDKs |
| SLA Commitment | ❌ None | No public SLA |
| API Versioning | ⚠️ None | No version control |
| Support Channels | ℹ️ 0 channels |
Operational Facts Extracted: 2 data points from operational_maturity enrichment
Integration Requirements
| Aspect | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 3-5 days (manual setup required) | Estimated deployment timeline |
| Known Issues | Manual user provisioning may be required, Limited API automation capabilities, No automated user lifecycle management, Additional security controls needed | Implementation considerations |
⚠️ Inherent Risk Consideration
Data Sensitivity: This application stores sensitive data:
- Employee personal information (SSN, address, contact details)
- Compensation data (salaries, bonuses, equity grants)
- Performance reviews and disciplinary records
Risk Level: CRITICAL - Contains personally identifiable information (PII) and financial data
Compliance Requirements:
- GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
- CCPA - California Consumer Privacy Act (US)
- SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley Act (financial reporting)
- PCI DSS - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
- SOC 2 Type II - Security, Availability, Processing Integrity
🛡️ Enterprise Security Controls to Implement
Even with strong vendor security, enterprises must implement:
1. Identity & Access Management
- Enable SSO with your identity provider
- Implement MFA for all user accounts
- Regular access reviews (quarterly recommended)
2. Data Protection
- Configure data residency controls for GDPR compliance
- Enable audit logging for compliance requirements
- Implement data classification policies
- Request SOC 2 Type II audit reports
4. Vendor Management
- Request SOC 2 Type II audit reports
- Verify compliance documentation
- Include security requirements in contract terms
Compliance & Certifications
AI Integration Security Assessment
Industry-first assessment evaluating whether Bullhorn for Salesforce is safe and ready for AI agent integration. Covers AI security controls and readiness infrastructure for Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP).
AI Integration Security
Industry-first assessment for AI agent safety
✅Excellent Security Features
- ●Extensive GDPR compliance tooling: 'Consent Tool (Available in the 2020.01.1 release, v. 4.1 and newer). This is a more flexible version of the Bullhorn Recruitment Cloud GDPR Tool, introduced in May 2018.' Also mentions 'GDPR General Data Protection Regulation is a set of rule enacted by the EU to further protect candidate / contact information and provide them control over their own information.'
- ●Comprehensive GDPR/CCPA consent tool with configuration guides
- ●Established data privacy compliance framework since 2018
- ●I-9 audit trail capabilities for compliance reviews
⚠️Security Gaps & Recommendations
- ●No oauth scopes
- ●No token expiration
- ●No token rotation
- ●No service accounts
- ●No mfa enforcement
- ●No pii redaction
- ●No training opt out
- ●No data residency
- ●No read only tokens
- ●No granular permissions
AI Integration Security evaluates whether Bullhorn for Salesforce is safe for AI agent access. This assessment considers authentication strength, access controls, observability capabilities, and data privacy protections when APIs are accessed by AI systems like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or custom AI agents.
AI Readiness Assessment
Evaluates readiness for AI agent integration
Official or community MCP server support
API docs, SDKs, code examples
API reference, auth flows, error handling
MCP Server Available
communityBullhorn for Salesforce supports Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) for secure AI agent integration.
View MCP Server💡Recommendations
- →⚠️ Official MCP server not found. Best alternative: https://github.com/bullhorn/dataloader (Trust: 15/100)
- →⚠️ 🔴 High Risk: Does not meet basic security standards
- →❌ Poor AI readiness - not recommended for AI workflows
AI Readiness measures whether Bullhorn for Salesforceprovides the infrastructure and developer resources necessary for secure AI agent integration. High readiness indicates official MCP server support, comprehensive API documentation, and developer-friendly tools.
API Intelligence
Production-ready code examples for security operations, extracted from official Bullhorn for Salesforce API documentation using LLM analysis. Copy and paste these examples directly into your automation workflows.
API Intelligence
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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LLM-generated security perspectives tailored to CISO, CFO, CTO, and Legal stakeholder needs. All analysis is grounded in verified API data with zero fabrication.
Security Posture & Operational Capabilities
Comprehensive assessment of Bullhorn for Salesforce's security posture, operational maturity, authentication capabilities, security automation APIs, and breach intelligence.
Operational Data Not Yet Assessed
We haven't collected operational maturity data for Bullhorn for Salesforce yet.
Security Automation APIs
Programmatic user management, data operations, and security controls
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bullhorn for Salesforce
Purpose limitation — You must process data for the legitimate purposes specified explicitly to the data subject when you collected it. Data minimization — You should collect and process only as much d
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that regulates the use of personal data of EU residents and provides individuals rights to exercise control over th
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How do I implement GDPR compliance in Salesforce? Conduct a data audit, implement Privacy by Design principles, use the Individual Object for consent management, set up data subject request processes,
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