Showpad Security Assessment
Sales & CRM
Showpad eOS makes every buyer interaction count, by preparing sellers better beforehand, turning them into trusted advisors during and by providing actionable insights for a better follow-up afterward. Showpad Content is a part of the Showpad Sales Enablement Platform, which unifies sales content management, training, and coaching into a single user experience.
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 07:06 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
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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 | 47% | 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 |
| 🟠 Identity & Access Management | 60/100 | needs_improvement | Monitor and improve gradually |
| 🟠 Data Protection | 60/100 | needs_improvement | Monitor and improve gradually |
| 🟠 Incident Response | 60/100 | needs_improvement | Monitor and improve gradually |
| 🟠 API Security | 50/100 | needs_improvement | Add rate limiting and authentication |
| 🟠 Infrastructure Security | 20/100 | needs_improvement | Review and enhance controls |
| 🟠 Compliance & Certification | 10/100 | needs_improvement | Review and enhance controls |
Overall Grade: C (42/100)
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 | ⚠️ 7/10 | No SDKs |
| SLA Commitment | ✅ Published | Formal SLA available |
| API Versioning | ✅ Yes | Breaking changes managed |
| Support Channels | ℹ️ 1 channels | Chat |
Operational Facts Extracted: 7 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 |
Authentication Capabilities
| Method | Tier Requirement | Evidence Source |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ OAuth 2.0 | All Tiers | auth_discovery (90% confidence) |
| ✅ SSO (SAML/OAuth) | Enterprise | sso_discovery (90% confidence) |
Authentication Facts Extracted: 0 data points from auth_evidence enrichment
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
API Intelligence
Production-ready code examples for security operations, extracted from official Showpad 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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Security Posture & Operational Capabilities
Comprehensive assessment of Showpad's security posture, operational maturity, authentication capabilities, security automation APIs, and breach intelligence.
Operational Maturity
Support, SLAs, and documentation quality
Support Channels
SLA Commitment
Documentation Quality
70% • GoodAuthentication Data Not Yet Assessed
We haven't collected authentication and authorization data for Showpad yet.
Security Automation APIs
Programmatic user management, data operations, and security controls
No Known Breaches
Showpad has no publicly disclosed security breaches in our database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Showpad
The Open Sales Enablement Platform Just as it bridges the gap between sales and marketing organizations, Showpad integrates with customer relationship management (CRM), marketing automation systems (M
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End-to-end encryption Guaranteeing integrity and confidentiality, all data in Showpad is stored and transmitted with end-to-end TLS encryption.
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Research Sources
43 citations for Showpad
Data from static JSON · Last enriched: October 8, 2025