Instantly Security Assessment
Sales & CRM
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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 05:55 AM
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Data Coverage
7/8 security categories assessed
Score based on 7 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.
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AI Integration Security
🔒 9th DimensionAssess whether Instantly 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 | 46% | Gaps Exist |
| Critical Gaps | 0 | None |
Security Assessment
| Category | Score | Status | Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Breach History | 100/100 | excellent | Maintain current controls |
| 🟡 Vulnerability Management | 85/100 | good | Maintain current controls |
| 🟡 API Security | 80/100 | good | Maintain current controls |
| 🟠 Incident Response | 60/100 | needs_improvement | Monitor and improve gradually |
| 🟠 Identity & Access Management | 45/100 | needs_improvement | Review and enhance controls |
| 🟠 Infrastructure Security | 20/100 | needs_improvement | Review and enhance controls |
| 🟠 Data Protection | 20/100 | needs_improvement | Implement encryption at rest, TLS/HTTPS, and 1 more |
| 🟠 Compliance & Certification | 15/100 | needs_improvement | Review and enhance controls |
Overall Grade: C (41/100)
Critical Security Gaps
| Gap | Severity | Business Impact | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 No dedicated security documentation page | LOW | Extended due diligence process | Request security whitepaper or public audit reports |
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 | ✅ 8/10 | No SDKs |
| SLA Commitment | ✅ Published | Formal SLA available |
| API Versioning | ✅ Yes | Breaking changes managed |
| Support Channels | ℹ️ 1 channels | Chat |
Operational Facts Extracted: 6 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 |
Security Incident History
| Status | Details |
|---|---|
| ✅ No Known Breaches | No security incidents found in public breach databases |
Note: Clean security record based on public breach intelligence sources
⚠️ Inherent Risk Consideration
Data Sensitivity: This application stores sensitive data:
- CRM contact information (names, emails, phone numbers, companies)
- Sales pipeline data (deal values, forecasts, customer interactions)
- Customer communication history (emails, calls, chat logs)
Risk Level: HIGH - Contains personally identifiable information (PII)
Compliance Requirements:
- GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
- CCPA - California Consumer Privacy Act (US)
- 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)
- Review and restrict API access permissions
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
3. API Security
- Review and restrict API access permissions
- Rotate API keys quarterly
- Monitor API usage for anomalies
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 Instantly 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
- ●We're introducing API scopes, which can be used to offer granular control for each API key... Select the scopes you would like this API key to have
- ●API Scopes offer enhanced security and control over the API keys and how they're being used... Select the scopes you would like this API key to have. Documentation shows 30+ distinct resource types (Analytics, Account, Campaign, Email, Lead, etc.)
- ●Audit Log - List audit log get. Audit Log schema available with dedicated endpoint at /api/v2/audit-logs
- ●Webhook Events API V1 to API V2 Migration... Webhook - Webhook schema, Create webhook post, List webhook get, Get webhook get, Patch webhook patch, Delete webhook delete. Webhook Event - List webhook event get
- ●Comprehensive API scopes for granular access control
- ●Dedicated audit logging endpoint
- ●Full webhook support for event notifications
⚠️Security Gaps & Recommendations
- ●No token expiration
- ●No token rotation
- ●No mfa enforcement
- ●No pii redaction
- ●No training opt out
- ●No data residency
- ●No ai attribution
- ●No soc2 certified
- ●No security program
- ●No token expiration or rotation mechanisms documented
AI Integration Security evaluates whether Instantly 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
communityInstantly 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/modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk (Trust: 60/100)
- →⚠️ ⚠️ Use with caution - review code before use
- →❌ Poor AI readiness - not recommended for AI workflows
AI Readiness measures whether Instantlyprovides 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 Instantly 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 Instantly's security posture, operational maturity, authentication capabilities, security automation APIs, and breach intelligence.
Operational Maturity
Support, SLAs, and documentation quality
Support Channels
Documentation Quality
80% • ExcellentSecurity Automation APIs
Programmatic user management, data operations, and security controls
No Known Breaches
Instantly has no publicly disclosed security breaches in our database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Instantly
Instantly offers a 14-day free trial where users can try out Instantly's features. With this free trial, users can create unlimited email accounts, automate sequence emails to begin their campaigns, u
Source: Search insights from Google, Bing
Yes, Instantly AI offers a free trial for its Sending & Warmup plans, allowing users to explore its email outreach and lead generation features before committing to a paid plan.
Source: Search insights from Google, Bing
It has evolved, but if you do it right - it will always work. We offer a free 14-day trial so you can explore our platform, begin your campaigns and reach out to your ideal customers.
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