# Security Integration Specialist Quality Checklist ## Checklist Overview **Checklist Name:** Security Integration Specialist Quality Validation **Version:** 1.0 **Purpose:** Ensure comprehensive security analysis and implementation quality **Scope:** Cross-platform security assessment and remediation **Review Type:** Security Quality Assurance ## Section 1: Security Architecture Assessment (Weight: 20%) ### 1.1 Threat Modeling Completeness - [ ] **Comprehensive Asset Identification** (Score: ___/10) - All system assets identified and catalogued - Data flow diagrams created and validated - Trust boundaries clearly defined - Entry points and attack vectors mapped - Threat actors and motivations identified - [ ] **Attack Vector Analysis** (Score: ___/10) - STRIDE methodology applied comprehensively - Attack trees developed for critical assets - Risk likelihood and impact assessed - Mitigation strategies identified for each threat - [ ] **Security Control Mapping** (Score: ___/10) - Existing security controls documented - Control effectiveness evaluated - Security gaps identified and prioritized - Defense-in-depth strategy validated ### 1.2 Architecture Security Design - [ ] **Authentication Architecture** (Score: ___/10) - Multi-factor authentication strategy defined - Identity provider integration assessed - Session management security validated - Password policy and enforcement reviewed - [ ] **Authorization Framework** (Score: ___/10) - Role-based access control (RBAC) implemented - Attribute-based access control (ABAC) considered - Principle of least privilege applied - Access control matrix validated - [ ] **Data Protection Strategy** (Score: ___/10) - Data classification scheme implemented - Encryption at rest and in transit validated - Key management strategy defined - Data retention and disposal policies established ## Section 2: Vulnerability Assessment Quality (Weight: 25%) ### 2.1 Static Code Analysis - [ ] **Automated Scanning Coverage** (Score: ___/10) - All code repositories scanned - Multiple SAST tools utilized - Custom security rules implemented - False positive analysis completed - [ ] **Manual Code Review** (Score: ___/10) - Security-focused code review conducted - Business logic vulnerabilities identified - Framework-specific security issues assessed - Code quality and security patterns validated - [ ] **Dependency Analysis** (Score: ___/10) - All dependencies scanned for vulnerabilities - Transitive dependencies analyzed - License compliance verified - Update strategy for vulnerable components defined ### 2.2 Dynamic Security Testing - [ ] **Penetration Testing** (Score: ___/10) - Comprehensive penetration testing performed - OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities tested - Business logic testing included - Social engineering vectors assessed - [ ] **API Security Testing** (Score: ___/10) - All API endpoints tested - Authentication and authorization tested - Input validation and sanitization verified - Rate limiting and abuse prevention tested - [ ] **Infrastructure Testing** (Score: ___/10) - Network security configuration tested - Server hardening validated - Cloud security posture assessed - Container and orchestration security verified ## Section 3: Technology-Specific Security Implementation (Weight: 20%) ### 3.1 Frontend Security (React/TypeScript) - [ ] **XSS Prevention** (Score: ___/10) - Content Security Policy (CSP) implemented - Input sanitization using DOMPurify - Template injection prevention validated - DOM manipulation security verified - [ ] **Authentication Security** (Score: ___/10) - Secure token storage (httpOnly cookies) - JWT implementation security validated - Session management security verified - OAuth 2.0 implementation assessed - [ ] **Client-Side Data Protection** (Score: ___/10) - Sensitive data handling validated - Local storage security assessed - Form validation and sanitization implemented - HTTPS enforcement verified ### 3.2 Backend Security (Node.js/Python/.NET) - [ ] **Input Validation** (Score: ___/10) - SQL injection prevention implemented - NoSQL injection prevention validated - Command injection prevention verified - Path traversal prevention implemented - [ ] **Authentication & Authorization** (Score: ___/10) - Secure password hashing (bcrypt, scrypt) - JWT token security implementation - Role-based access control implemented - Session security validated - [ ] **Security Headers & Middleware** (Score: ___/10) - Helmet.js or equivalent implemented - CORS configuration security validated - Rate limiting middleware implemented - Security logging and monitoring enabled ### 3.3 Database Security - [ ] **Access Control** (Score: ___/10) - Database user privileges minimized - Connection security (SSL/TLS) enabled - Database firewall rules implemented - Audit logging enabled - [ ] **Data Protection** (Score: ___/10) - Sensitive data encryption at rest - Backup encryption implemented - Data masking for non-production environments - Secure key management implemented ## Section 4: Compliance and Risk Management (Weight: 15%) ### 4.1 Regulatory Compliance - [ ] **GDPR Compliance** (Score: ___/10) - Data protection impact assessment completed - Privacy by design principles implemented - Data subject rights mechanisms implemented - Consent management system validated - [ ] **Industry Standards Compliance** (Score: ___/10) - OWASP guidelines followed - NIST framework alignment verified - SOC 2 controls implemented (if applicable) - PCI DSS compliance verified (if applicable) ### 4.2 Risk Assessment - [ ] **Risk Quantification** (Score: ___/10) - Business impact analysis completed - Risk likelihood assessment performed - Risk scoring methodology applied - Risk tolerance alignment verified - [ ] **Risk Mitigation Strategy** (Score: ___/10) - Mitigation controls identified - Residual risk assessment completed - Risk acceptance documentation prepared - Continuous monitoring plan established ## Section 5: Security Testing and Validation (Weight: 10%) ### 5.1 Security Test Coverage - [ ] **Unit Security Tests** (Score: ___/10) - Authentication function tests implemented - Authorization logic tests created - Input validation tests comprehensive - Cryptographic function tests validated - [ ] **Integration Security Tests** (Score: ___/10) - End-to-end security flow tests - Cross-component security tests - Third-party integration security tests - API security integration tests ### 5.2 Continuous Security Monitoring - [ ] **Security Monitoring Implementation** (Score: ___/10) - SIEM system integration completed - Security event correlation rules defined - Alerting and notification system configured - Incident response procedures documented - [ ] **Security Metrics and Reporting** (Score: ___/10) - Security KPIs defined and tracked - Regular security reporting implemented - Trend analysis and forecasting enabled - Executive dashboard created ## Section 6: Documentation and Communication (Weight: 10%) ### 6.1 Security Documentation - [ ] **Security Architecture Documentation** (Score: ___/10) - Security design documents complete - Threat model documentation comprehensive - Security control documentation detailed - Risk assessment documentation thorough - [ ] **Implementation Guidance** (Score: ___/10) - Secure coding guidelines documented - Security configuration guides created - Incident response procedures documented - Security training materials developed ### 6.2 Stakeholder Communication - [ ] **Technical Communication** (Score: ___/10) - Clear technical security recommendations - Implementation guidance provided - Risk communication effective - Cross-team collaboration facilitated - [ ] **Executive Reporting** (Score: ___/10) - Business impact clearly communicated - Risk levels appropriately conveyed - ROI of security investments demonstrated - Strategic security recommendations provided ## Quality Scoring Matrix ### Overall Quality Score Calculation ``` Total Score = (Section 1 0.20) + (Section 2 0.25) + (Section 3 0.20) + (Section 4 0.15) + (Section 5 0.10) + (Section 6 0.10) ``` ### Quality Rating Thresholds - **Excellent (9.0-10.0):** Exceptional security implementation with comprehensive coverage - **Very Good (8.0-8.9):** Strong security implementation with minor improvements needed - **Good (7.0-7.9):** Solid security implementation with some areas for enhancement - **Satisfactory (6.0-6.9):** Adequate security implementation requiring improvements - **Needs Improvement (5.0-5.9):** Security implementation requires significant enhancements - **Unsatisfactory (<5.0):** Security implementation requires major rework ## Critical Security Requirements (Must Pass) - [ ] **No Critical Vulnerabilities:** Zero critical security vulnerabilities present - [ ] **Authentication Security:** Secure authentication mechanisms implemented - [ ] **Data Protection:** Sensitive data properly encrypted and protected - [ ] **Input Validation:** Comprehensive input validation implemented - [ ] **Security Headers:** All required security headers configured - [ ] **Access Control:** Proper authorization mechanisms implemented - [ ] **Compliance Requirements:** All applicable compliance requirements met ## Remediation Tracking | Finding ID | Severity | Description | Assigned To | Due Date | Status | |------------|----------|-------------|-------------|----------|---------| | SEC-001 | Critical | [Description] | [Assignee] | [Date] | [Status] | | SEC-002 | High | [Description] | [Assignee] | [Date] | [Status] | | SEC-003 | Medium | [Description] | [Assignee] | [Date] | [Status] | ## Review and Approval ### Quality Review - **Reviewer Name:** [Name] - **Review Date:** [Date] - **Overall Quality Score:** ___/10.0 - **Quality Rating:** [Excellent/Very Good/Good/Satisfactory/Needs Improvement/Unsatisfactory] ### Security Approval - **Security Specialist:** [Name] - [Date] - [Signature] - **Technical Architect:** [Name] - [Date] - [Signature] - **Security Manager:** [Name] - [Date] - [Signature] ### Recommendations for Improvement 1. [Recommendation 1] 2. [Recommendation 2] 3. [Recommendation 3] ### Next Review Date **Scheduled Review:** [Date] **Review Frequency:** [Monthly/Quarterly/As Needed] --- **Checklist Version:** 1.0 **Last Updated:** [Date] **Document Owner:** Security Integration Specialist **Quality Framework Integration:** BMAD Method Quality Standards