Apollo.io Security Assessment
Sales & CRM
Apollo Labs is an innovative, AI-powered, and expert-led managed lead gen service from the same company that built the best lead generation platform on the market today: Apollo.io. It's where AI meets human expertise to deliver an end-to-end, done-for-you lead generation service that is unlike anything else out there. We don’t just create leads, we create conversions, sales conversations, and revenue. Think of it as the next-gen pipeline generation solution you’ve been waiting for. We’ve combined the power of AI automation with the strategic precision of human-led insights to provide B2B companies with a hands-off, fully managed service that generates high-quality leads across multiple channels—email, LinkedIn, calls, and ads. Whether you’re looking to supercharge your outbound efforts or crack open new markets, Apollo Labs has the solution, delivering faster, smarter, and more effective results for your business. The Best of Both Worlds: AI + Human Expertise What does that mean? - AI-Driven Workflows: We use Apollo.io’s market-leading platform and AI technology to power our sequences, personalizing every email, call script, and LinkedIn message for maximum impact. - Expert-Led Campaign Management: Every account is overseen by a Sales Development Manager (SDM)—a dedicated lead generation expert who understands how to balance technology with human insight to get real results. Our SDMs fine-tune every aspect of your campaign, from lead prioritization to engagement strategies, ensuring no opportunity is missed. - Lead Prioritization: Apollo Labs uses real-time data, including intent signals, buyer triggers, and advanced data enrichment. This ensures we target in-market buyers—the ones ready to engage and convert. No guesswork. Just precision.
9-Dimension Security Framework
Identity & Access Management
Compliance & Certification
AI Integration Security
NEWAPI Security
Infrastructure Security
Data Protection
Vulnerability Management
Breach History
Incident Response
AI Integration Security Assessment (9th Dimension)
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Last updated: January 17, 2026 at 06:06 PM
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Data Coverage
6/8 security categories assessed
Score based on 6 of 8 categories. Missing categories could not be assessed due to lack of public data or vendor restrictions.
Evaluation Friction
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Comprehensive Security Analysis
In-depth assessment with detailed recommendations
Security Analysis
Executive Summary
| Metric | Value | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Security Grade | D | Needs Improvement |
| Risk Level | High | Not recommended |
| Enterprise Readiness | 43% | Gaps Exist |
| Critical Gaps | 0 | None |
Security Assessment
| Category | Score | Status | Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Breach History | 100/100 | excellent | Maintain current controls |
| 🟡 Vulnerability Management | 85/100 | good | Maintain current controls |
| 🟡 Data Protection | 70/100 | good | Monitor and improve gradually |
| 🟠 Incident Response | 60/100 | needs_improvement | Monitor and improve gradually |
| 🟠 API Security | 30/100 | needs_improvement | Add rate limiting and authentication |
| 🟠 Infrastructure Security | 30/100 | needs_improvement | Review and enhance controls |
| 🟠 Identity & Access Management | 25/100 | needs_improvement | URGENT: Implement compensating controls immediately |
| 🟠 Compliance & Certification | 15/100 | needs_improvement | Review and enhance controls |
Overall Grade: D (32/100)
Critical Security Gaps
| Gap | Severity | Business Impact | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 No public security documentation or audit reports | MEDIUM | 40-80 hours of security assessment overhead | Request security audit reports (SOC 2, pen tests) and security whitepaper |
Total Gaps Identified: 1 | Critical/High Priority: 0
Compliance Status
| Framework | Status | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 | ❌ Missing | High Priority |
| ISO 27001 | ❌ Missing | High Priority |
| GDPR | ❌ Missing | High Priority |
| HIPAA | ❓ Unknown | Verify Status |
| PCI DSS | ❓ Unknown | Verify Status |
Warning: No compliance certifications verified. Extensive due diligence required.
Integration Requirements
| Aspect | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 3-5 days (manual setup required) | Estimated deployment timeline |
| Known Issues | Manual user provisioning may be required, Limited API automation capabilities, No automated user lifecycle management, Additional security controls needed | Implementation considerations |
Security Incident History
| Status | Details |
|---|---|
| ✅ No Known Breaches | No security incidents found in public breach databases |
Note: Clean security record based on public breach intelligence sources
⚠️ Inherent Risk Consideration
Data Sensitivity: This application stores sensitive data:
- CRM contact information (names, emails, phone numbers, companies)
- Sales pipeline data (deal values, forecasts, customer interactions)
- Customer communication history (emails, calls, chat logs)
Risk Level: HIGH - Contains personally identifiable information (PII)
Compliance Requirements:
- GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
- CCPA - California Consumer Privacy Act (US)
- SOC 2 Type II - Security, Availability, Processing Integrity
API Intelligence
Transparency indicators showing API availability and access requirements for Apollo.io.
API Intelligence
API intelligence structure found but no operations extracted. May require manual review.
Incomplete API Intelligence
Our automated extraction found API documentation but couldn't extract specific operations. This may require manual review or vendor assistance.
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Security Posture & Operational Capabilities
Comprehensive assessment of Apollo.io's security posture, operational maturity, authentication capabilities, security automation APIs, and breach intelligence.
Operational Maturity
Support, SLAs, and documentation quality
Data confidence: 60% • Assessed from vendor documentation and public sources
Security Automation APIs
Programmatic user management, data operations, and security controls
No Known Breaches
Apollo.io has no publicly disclosed security breaches in our database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Apollo.io
Apollo.io Pricing Plans Basic: $59 per user per month when billed monthly or $49/user/mo when billed annually. Professional: $99 per user per month or $79/user/mo when billed annually. Organization: $
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Not only is Apollo GDPR compliant, but we have built in the tools that your team needs to protect your own compliance while using our platform! By navigating to Settings > Configurations > Prospecting
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Apollo provides a strong GDPR compliance foundation: certified security, transparent subprocessors, explicit legal agreements, data subject control mechanisms, and field-level access configurations.
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Research Sources
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