SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5 SayPro Monthly Classified Third Party APIs: Integrate with third party APIs for additional functionalities by SayPro Classified Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR
Purpose:
This Security Compliance Checklist template ensures that all necessary security and privacy measures are taken when integrating third-party APIs into the SayPro Classified platform. It aligns with the SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5 under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR, specifically focusing on the integration of third-party APIs for enhanced functionalities while maintaining robust security and compliance standards.
Security Compliance Checklist for Third-Party API Integration
1. General Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| API Name | [Insert API Name] |
| Provider | [Insert API Provider Name] |
| Purpose | [Describe the functionality added by this API] |
| Integration Type | ☐ REST API ☐ SOAP API ☐ GraphQL API ☐ Webhooks |
| Authentication Method | ☐ API Key ☐ OAuth 2.0 ☐ JWT ☐ Basic Auth |
| Access Level | ☐ Read ☐ Write ☐ Modify ☐ Delete |
2. Legal and Compliance Verification
Objective: Ensure the API provider follows industry security and privacy regulations.
✅ Checklist:
- Review the API provider’s privacy policy and terms of service.
- Confirm that the API provider complies with GDPR, CCPA, or relevant data protection laws.
- Ensure data-sharing policies align with SayPro’s privacy standards.
- Verify data retention policies and ensure compliance with SayPro’s data lifecycle requirements.
- Confirm the provider has a responsible disclosure policy for security vulnerabilities.
- Document any restrictions or legal obligations related to API usage.
📝 Notes/Comments:
3. Security Assessment
Objective: Ensure secure communication and authentication between SayPro and the third-party API.
✅ Checklist:
- API uses HTTPS (TLS 1.2 or higher) for encrypted communication.
- Authentication mechanism is secure and follows industry best practices.
- API keys and credentials are not stored in plaintext and are managed securely.
- Implement IP whitelisting and rate limiting where applicable.
- Enforce least privilege access—limit API access to only necessary permissions.
- Ensure APIs are protected against SQL injection, XSS, and other attacks.
- API logs are monitored for unauthorized access attempts.
- Conduct regular penetration testing and security audits.
📝 Notes/Comments:
4. Data Privacy & Encryption
Objective: Ensure user data is handled securely when transmitted to or from third-party APIs.
✅ Checklist:
- Verify what data is being shared with the API.
- Confirm data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
- Check if the API provider sells or shares data with third parties.
- Ensure sensitive data (e.g., user credentials, PII) is anonymized or tokenized.
- Set up data retention policies in alignment with SayPro’s privacy policies.
📝 Notes/Comments:
5. Access Control & API Key Management
Objective: Restrict and manage access to API keys and credentials.
✅ Checklist:
- Store API keys in a secure vault (e.g., AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault).
- Rotate API keys regularly and immediately if a breach is suspected.
- Implement role-based access control (RBAC) for API key usage.
- Ensure API calls use short-lived access tokens instead of long-term credentials.
- Restrict API keys to specific IPs, devices, or services where possible.
📝 Notes/Comments:
6. Monitoring & Logging
Objective: Track API usage to detect unauthorized access and performance issues.
✅ Checklist:
- Enable API request logging to monitor access and errors.
- Set up alerts for unusual API activity (e.g., excessive failed requests).
- Maintain detailed logs (timestamp, request type, user ID, source IP).
- Regularly review logs for security incidents.
- Ensure logs are stored securely and do not contain sensitive data.
📝 Notes/Comments:
7. Error Handling & Incident Response
Objective: Define how security incidents related to third-party APIs will be handled.
✅ Checklist:
- Implement graceful error handling to avoid exposing sensitive details in API error messages.
- Define an incident response plan in case of an API security breach.
- Set up automated alerts for API downtime or failures.
- Regularly test failover mechanisms to ensure system stability.
📝 Notes/Comments:
8. API Versioning & Updates
Objective: Ensure smooth updates and transitions when API versions change.
✅ Checklist:
- Track API version updates and ensure backward compatibility.
- Review deprecation notices and plan updates accordingly.
- Test new API versions in a staging environment before production deployment.
- Maintain documentation on API changes and update internal processes.
📝 Notes/Comments:
9. Business Continuity & Alternative Solutions
Objective: Plan for API downtime or service disruptions.
✅ Checklist:
- Identify alternative APIs or fallback options in case of failure.
- Establish service-level agreements (SLAs) with API providers.
- Ensure API integrations do not create a single point of failure.
- Have a contingency plan for emergency situations.
📝 Notes/Comments:
10. Final Approval & Sign-off
| Approval Stage | Name/Role | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Lead Approval | [Insert Name] | [Date] | ☐ Approved ☐ Rejected |
| Compliance Review | [Insert Name] | [Date] | ☐ Approved ☐ Rejected |
| Development Team Confirmation | [Insert Name] | [Date] | ☐ Approved ☐ Rejected |
| Final Authorization | [Insert Name] | [Date] | ☐ Approved ☐ Rejected |
Conclusion
This Security Compliance Checklist ensures that all necessary security, privacy, and compliance measures are in place when integrating third-party APIs into the SayPro Classified platform. Regularly reviewing and updating this checklist will help prevent security breaches, data leaks, and compatibility issues.