ClickUp Security Assessment
Communication & Collaboration
ClickUp is one app to replace them all. It's the future of work. More than just task management - ClickUp offers docs, reminders, goals, calendars, and even an inbox. Fully customizable, ClickUp works for every type of team, so all teams can use the same app to plan, organize, and collaborate.
9-Dimension Security Framework
Identity & Access Management
Compliance & Certification
AI Integration Security
NEWAPI Security
Infrastructure Security
Data Protection
Vulnerability Management
Breach History
AI Integration Security Assessment (9th Dimension)
Assess whether SaaS applications are safe for AI agent integration using Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) standards. Identify Shadow AI risks before they become breaches and make safer AI tool decisions than your competitors.
Last updated: January 17, 2026 at 06:05 PM
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Data Coverage
5/8 security categories assessed
Score based on 5 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
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Security Analysis
Executive Summary
| Metric | Value | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Security Grade | D | Needs Improvement |
| Risk Level | High | Not recommended |
| Enterprise Readiness | 42% | 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 |
| 🟠 Compliance & Certification | 35/100 | needs_improvement | Review and enhance controls |
| 🟠 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 |
| 🟠 Data Protection | 20/100 | needs_improvement | Implement encryption at rest, TLS/HTTPS, and 1 more |
Overall Grade: D (31/100)
Critical Security Gaps
| Gap | Severity | Business Impact | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 No dedicated security documentation page | LOW | Extended due diligence process | Request security whitepaper or public audit reports |
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.
Operational Excellence
| Metric | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Status Page | ❌ Not Found | N/A |
| Documentation Quality | ⚠️ 7/10 | javascript, java, go, rust |
| SLA Commitment | ❌ None | No public SLA |
| API Versioning | ⚠️ None | No version control |
| Support Channels | ℹ️ 0 channels |
Operational Facts Extracted: 4 data points from operational_maturity enrichment
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 |
⚠️ Inherent Risk Consideration
Data Sensitivity: This application stores sensitive data:
- Business email communications
- Internal collaboration content
- Customer support conversations
Risk Level: HIGH - Contains personally identifiable information (PII)
Compliance Requirements:
- GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
- CCPA - California Consumer Privacy Act (US)
Compliance & Certifications
API Intelligence
Transparency indicators showing API availability and access requirements for ClickUp.
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 ClickUp's security posture, operational maturity, authentication capabilities, security automation APIs, and breach intelligence.
Operational Maturity
Support, SLAs, and documentation quality
Documentation Quality
70% • GoodFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ClickUp
Security policy Our goal is to provide a secure environment, while also being mindful of application performance and the overall user experience. ClickUp is hosted entirely on Amazon Web Services (AWS
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If you'd like to use API with ClickUp, then you can use API on any plan. There are limitations though on how many calls you can do per minute. On the Free Forever Plan, Unlimited Plan, and Business Pl
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A new ClickUp account is automatically set up with a Free Forever Workspace. You can create as many Workspaces as you want. Each Workspace must be individually upgraded from Free Forever to use paid p
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