FAQ-001208 - Manual Security Review vs Automated Scanning / Additional Security Checks Beyond Automation

During the official AppExchange Security Review, additional checks are performed beyond what automated scanning tools cover. The Product Security team conducts detailed manual reviews to identify vulnerabilities that automated tools might miss. This includes: **Manual Testing Components:** - Evaluating the solution's overall security posture and architecture - Testing external endpoints that interact with Salesforce data or authenticate users - Penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities - Testing on Developer Edition test orgs to evaluate data security and authentication robustness - End-to-end testing of the full solution scope - Manual code reviews to verify code correctness **Types of Issues Found:** - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities involving DML manipulation - Business Logic Flaws and errors in application logic - Improper Access Control and gaps in permissions or role-based access - Insecure Configurations and misconfigurations leading to security risks - Custom Implementation Vulnerabilities requiring contextual understanding - Authentication and Session Management weaknesses - Complex Workflows with security risks that automated tools may not analyze - Context-specific vulnerabilities requiring deeper understanding of application logic These manual checks ensure customer data protection and verify compliance with Salesforce security guidelines that automated tools alone cannot guarantee.