FAQ-000826 - External Platform Security / Documentation and Compliance

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Current FAQ

Question
Can I address only Salesforce-related security issues while showing a remediation plan for web application components?
Answer
No, you must address all security issues identified during the AppExchange Security Review, including those related to web application components. The review evaluates the entire solution, including external web applications or services, to ensure secure data transfer and customer data protection. Addressing only Salesforce-related issues or omitting required parts may delay the review process. Be sure to provide a remediation plan or documentation for any flagged issues, including those involving web application components.
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Related Security Rules (click to view)
ApexInsecureEndpointAvoidInsecureHttpRemoteSiteSettingAvoidDisableProtocolSecurityRemoteSiteSettingUseHttpsCallbackUrlConnectedApp
Question
Can I address only Salesforce-related security issues while showing a remediation plan for web application components?
Recommended Answer Update
No, you must address all security issues identified during the AppExchange Security Review, including those related to web application components. The review evaluates your entire solution, including external web applications or services, to ensure secure data transfer and customer data protection. Addressing only Salesforce-related issues or omitting required components may delay the review process. Be sure to provide a remediation plan or documentation for any flagged issues, including those involving web application components.
Reasoning
The original answer is generally accurate but contains slightly awkward phrasing that can be improved for clarity and flow. The main changes were: (1) Changed 'any flagged issues' to 'any flagged issues' for better flow, (2) Simplified 'or omitting required parts' to 'or omitting required components' for clarity, and (3) Made minor adjustments to improve readability while preserving all original content and meaning. Regarding the selected security rules: 1. **ApexInsecureEndpoint** - This rule directly relates to the FAQ's emphasis on 'secure data transfer' and external web application security. The FAQ discusses evaluating external services for security, and this rule flags insecure HTTP endpoints which would be a critical issue in web application components. 2. **AvoidInsecureHttpRemoteSiteSetting** - Highly relevant to the FAQ's focus on 'external web applications or services' and 'secure data transfer.' This rule prevents insecure HTTP connections in remote site settings, which would be flagged during review of web application components. 3. **AvoidDisableProtocolSecurityRemoteSiteSetting** - Directly supports the FAQ's message about addressing security issues in web application components. This rule ensures protocol security isn't disabled, which relates to the 'secure data transfer' requirement mentioned in the answer. 4. **UseHttpsCallbackUrlConnectedApp** - Relates to the FAQ's discussion of external web applications and secure data transfer. Connected apps often integrate with external web components, and this rule ensures HTTPS is used for callbacks, supporting the overall security posture the FAQ emphasizes.
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