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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
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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
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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
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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
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Authentication Architecture (Score: ___/10)
- Multi-factor authentication strategy defined
- Identity provider integration assessed
- Session management security validated
- Password policy and enforcement reviewed
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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
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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
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Automated Scanning Coverage (Score: ___/10)
- All code repositories scanned
- Multiple SAST tools utilized
- Custom security rules implemented
- False positive analysis completed
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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
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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
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Penetration Testing (Score: ___/10)
- Comprehensive penetration testing performed
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities tested
- Business logic testing included
- Social engineering vectors assessed
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API Security Testing (Score: ___/10)
- All API endpoints tested
- Authentication and authorization tested
- Input validation and sanitization verified
- Rate limiting and abuse prevention tested
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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)
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XSS Prevention (Score: ___/10)
- Content Security Policy (CSP) implemented
- Input sanitization using DOMPurify
- Template injection prevention validated
- DOM manipulation security verified
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Authentication Security (Score: ___/10)
- Secure token storage (httpOnly cookies)
- JWT implementation security validated
- Session management security verified
- OAuth 2.0 implementation assessed
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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)
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Input Validation (Score: ___/10)
- SQL injection prevention implemented
- NoSQL injection prevention validated
- Command injection prevention verified
- Path traversal prevention implemented
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Authentication & Authorization (Score: ___/10)
- Secure password hashing (bcrypt, scrypt)
- JWT token security implementation
- Role-based access control implemented
- Session security validated
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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
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Access Control (Score: ___/10)
- Database user privileges minimized
- Connection security (SSL/TLS) enabled
- Database firewall rules implemented
- Audit logging enabled
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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
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GDPR Compliance (Score: ___/10)
- Data protection impact assessment completed
- Privacy by design principles implemented
- Data subject rights mechanisms implemented
- Consent management system validated
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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
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Risk Quantification (Score: ___/10)
- Business impact analysis completed
- Risk likelihood assessment performed
- Risk scoring methodology applied
- Risk tolerance alignment verified
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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
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Unit Security Tests (Score: ___/10)
- Authentication function tests implemented
- Authorization logic tests created
- Input validation tests comprehensive
- Cryptographic function tests validated
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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
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Security Monitoring Implementation (Score: ___/10)
- SIEM system integration completed
- Security event correlation rules defined
- Alerting and notification system configured
- Incident response procedures documented
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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
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Security Architecture Documentation (Score: ___/10)
- Security design documents complete
- Threat model documentation comprehensive
- Security control documentation detailed
- Risk assessment documentation thorough
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Implementation Guidance (Score: ___/10)
- Secure coding guidelines documented
- Security configuration guides created
- Incident response procedures documented
- Security training materials developed
6.2 Stakeholder Communication
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Technical Communication (Score: ___/10)
- Clear technical security recommendations
- Implementation guidance provided
- Risk communication effective
- Cross-team collaboration facilitated
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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
- [Recommendation 1]
- [Recommendation 2]
- [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