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Sales & CRM

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Data: 7/8(88%)
HIGH Friction
SECURITY VERIFIED • SAASPOSTURE • JAN 2026
C
Top 50%
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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 .
41
Overall Score
Weighted average across all dimensions
C
Security Grade
Top 50%
65% confidence

Identity & Access Management

C+
Score:0
Weight:33%
Grade:C+ (Top 50%)

Compliance & Certification

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

AI Integration Security

NEW
B+
Score:0
Weight:12%
Grade:B+ (Top 25%)

API Security

A+
Score:0
Weight:14%
Grade:A+ (Top 5%)

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

A
Score:0
Weight:1%
Grade:A (Top 10%)
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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 16, 2026 at 05:55 AM

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See exactly what data backs this security assessment

Data Coverage

7/8 security categories assessed

88%
complete
Identity & Access
Available
Compliance
Available
API Security
Available
Infrastructure
Available
Data Protection
Available
Vulnerability Mgmt
Available
Incident Response
Available
Breach History
Missing

Score based on 7 of 8 categories. Missing categories could not be assessed due to lack of public data or vendor restrictions.

Evaluation Friction

HIGH
Estimated: 4+ weeks
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.

19 data sources successful

Transparency indicators show data completeness and vendor accessibility

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AI Integration Security

🔒 9th Dimension

Assess whether Instantly is safe for AI agent integration. Identify Shadow AI risks before they become breaches using Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) standards.

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AI Readiness

Infrastructure for AI integration

F
35/100
MCP Available
🔌 MCP Server50/100
👨‍💻 Developer Experience0/100
📚 Documentation50/100
Top Recommendation:
⚠️ Official MCP server not found. Best alternative: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk (Trust: 60/100)
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AI Security

Safety controls for AI agents

B+
55.8/100
NOT_RECOMMENDED
🔐 Authentication50%
🔒 Access Control100%
👁️ Observability75%
🔏 Data Privacy15%
✅ Excellent Security:
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
⚠️ Needs Attention:
No token expiration
🛡️Unique Assessment: Evaluating AI agent integration safety helps you make safer AI tool decisions than your competitors

Comprehensive Security Analysis

In-depth assessment with detailed recommendations

Security Analysis

Executive Summary

MetricValueAssessment
Security GradeCNeeds Improvement
Risk LevelHighNot recommended
Enterprise Readiness46%Gaps Exist
Critical Gaps0None

Security Assessment

CategoryScoreStatusAction Required
🟢 Breach History100/100excellentMaintain current controls
🟡 Vulnerability Management85/100goodMaintain current controls
🟡 API Security80/100goodMaintain current controls
🟠 Incident Response60/100needs_improvementMonitor and improve gradually
🟠 Identity & Access Management45/100needs_improvementReview and enhance controls
🟠 Infrastructure Security20/100needs_improvementReview and enhance controls
🟠 Data Protection20/100needs_improvementImplement encryption at rest, TLS/HTTPS, and 1 more
🟠 Compliance & Certification15/100needs_improvementReview and enhance controls

Overall Grade: C (41/100)

Critical Security Gaps

GapSeverityBusiness ImpactRecommendation
🟢 No dedicated security documentation pageLOWExtended due diligence processRequest security whitepaper or public audit reports

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✅ 8/10No SDKs
SLA Commitment✅ PublishedFormal SLA available
API Versioning✅ YesBreaking changes managed
Support Channelsℹ️ 1 channelsChat

Operational Facts Extracted: 6 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

Security Incident History

StatusDetails
✅ No Known BreachesNo 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

0
Active
0
Pending
6
Not Certified

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

B+
GRADE
Top 25%
55.8
AI Security Score
🔐Authentication
50
🛡️Access Control
100
👁️Observability
75
🔒Data Privacy
15
📊Confidence Score
89%
NOT_RECOMMENDED

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
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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

F
GRADE
Critical
35.0
AI Readiness Score
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MCP Server Availability(40% weight)

Official or community MCP server support

50
👨‍💻
Developer Experience(30% weight)

API docs, SDKs, code examples

0
📚
Documentation Quality(30% weight)

API reference, auth flows, error handling

50

MCP Server Available

community

Instantly supports Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) for secure AI agent integration.

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💡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
📊Confidence Score
90%
🕐Last Verified
10/21/2025
ℹ️

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

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.

Security Posture & Operational Capabilities

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

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Operational Maturity

Support, SLAs, and documentation quality

Support Channels

💬
Live Chat

Documentation Quality

80% • Excellent
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Security Automation APIs

Programmatic user management, data operations, and security controls

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No Known Breaches

Instantly has no publicly disclosed security breaches in our database.

Clean Security Record

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.

Source: Search insights from Google, Bing

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