ERP API Security Checklist
Secure your ERP integrations. This comprehensive checklist ensures robust API security, protecting your critical data from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. Identify gaps, mitigate risks, and build a resilient ERP environment.
Authentication & Authorization
Verify the robustness of authentication mechanisms and access controls for ERP API endpoints.
Authentication Method
Maximum API Request Attempts per IP Address
Authorization Protocol
Last Password/API Key Rotation Date
Authentication Factors Required
Input Validation & Sanitization
Ensure proper validation and sanitization of all input data to prevent injection attacks.
Order Quantity
Customer Name
Product Description
Invoice Amount
Delivery Date
Currency Type
Rate Limiting & Throttling
Implement rate limiting and throttling to prevent abuse and denial-of-service attacks.
Maximum API Requests per Minute (Global)
Maximum API Requests per Minute (Per User)
Burst Limit (Requests per Second)
Rate Limiting Enforcement Point
Response Code on Rate Limit Exceeded
Custom Rate Limit Exceeded Response Message (if applicable)
Date of Last Rate Limit Policy Review
Encryption & Data Protection
Confirm encryption of data in transit and at rest, adhering to relevant standards.
Encryption Protocol in Use (e.g., TLS 1.3)
Encryption Key Length (bits)
Encryption at Rest Method
Description of Key Management System
Data Masking Implementation
Last Key Rotation Date
API Key Management
Review processes for secure generation, storage, rotation, and revocation of API keys.
Number of Active API Keys
Last API Key Rotation Date
API Key Generation Method
Average API Key Lifespan (Days)
API Key Security Policy Description
Key Storage Location
Next Scheduled Key Rotation Date
Logging & Monitoring
Establish comprehensive logging and monitoring to detect and respond to suspicious activity.
Average API Request Rate (Requests/Minute)
Failed Authentication Attempts Threshold (per hour)
Description of Current Logging System (e.g., SIEM Integration)
Last Review of Log Retention Policy
Types of Events Currently Logged (Select all that apply)
Log Storage Location
Description of Alerting System & Thresholds
Vulnerability Scanning & Penetration Testing
Schedule regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests to identify and remediate security flaws.
Last Vulnerability Scan Date
Vulnerability Scan Frequency (Days)
Scanning Tool Used
Summary of Last Scan Findings
Date of Last Penetration Test
Penetration Test Scope and Methodology
Data Exposure Prevention
Implement controls to prevent unintentional exposure of sensitive data through APIs.
Data Masking Implementation?
Number of fields masked/redacted?
Sensitive Data Types Exposed?
Description of data redaction/masking techniques used.
Review of data access policies performed?
Compliance & Standards
Ensure API security practices align with relevant industry regulations and security standards (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2).
Applicable Regulatory Frameworks (Select all that apply)
If 'Other' selected above, please specify which framework(s) apply and why.
Date of last compliance assessment
Version Number of Compliance Documentation
Upload Compliance Assessment Report (PDF preferred)
Type of Certification (e.g., Internal Audit, Third-Party Audit)
Access Control & Privilege Escalation
Validate appropriate access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized data access or privilege escalation.
Least Privilege Principle Applied?
Number of User Roles Defined
Which Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) are implemented?
Authorization Review Frequency?
Describe the process for granting new privileges.
Are temporary privileged accounts used?
If yes, describe the temporary account lifecycle and controls.
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