SmartRecruiters Security Assessment
HR & Talent Management
SmartMessage is the industry’s first natively-built text recruiting solution. Engage and convert candidates globally through SMS & WhatsApp, while enjoying unparalleled organization with 1 messaging inbox.
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)
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Last updated: January 16, 2026 at 05:49 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.
1 Data Source Blocked
This vendor is actively blocking 1 automated data collection sourcethrough bot protection, authentication requirements, or access restrictions.
What this means: The security assessment may be incomplete because the vendor is restricting access to public security information. Manual verification may be required during procurement.
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Security Analysis
Executive Summary
| Metric | Value | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Security Grade | B+ | Needs Improvement |
| Risk Level | Medium-High | Executive approval required |
| Enterprise Readiness | 53% | Gaps Exist |
| Critical Gaps | 0 | None |
Security Assessment
| Category | Score | Status | Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Compliance & Certification | 100/100 | excellent | Maintain current controls |
| 🟢 Breach History | 100/100 | excellent | Maintain current controls |
| 🟡 Vulnerability Management | 85/100 | good | Maintain current controls |
| 🟠 API Security | 60/100 | needs_improvement | Monitor and improve gradually |
| 🟠 Identity & Access Management | 55/100 | needs_improvement | Review and enhance controls |
| 🟠 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: B+ (58/100)
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
Compliance & Certifications
API Intelligence
Transparency indicators showing API availability and access requirements for SmartRecruiters.
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 SmartRecruiters's security posture, operational maturity, authentication capabilities, security automation APIs, and breach intelligence.
Operational Data Not Yet Assessed
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Security Comparison Insight
SmartRecruiters has the highest security score (58/100) among these alternatives. Strong choice for security-conscious organizations.