Security - most frequently asked questions

Security - most frequently asked questions

Below, you'll find the answers to the most frequently asked security-related questions:
  1. ApprovalMax is GDPR compliant
  3. ApprovalMax supports Xero OAuth 2.0
  4. ApprovalMax supports QuickBooks Online OAuth 2.0
  5. ApprovalMax supports 2FA via TOTP standard
  6. ApprovalMax is compliant with Xero and Intuit security standards
  7. Here is the ApprovalMax Privacy Policy
  8. Here are the ApprovalMax Terms and Conditions
  9. Here is the ApprovalMax Cookie Policy
  10. Here is how ApprovalMax Data Protection and Data Recovery works
  11. ApprovalMax goes through a 3rd party penetration test once a year.  We do perform regular internal self-assessment in addition to external penetration testing. Details can be shared once an NDA has been signed.
  12. ApprovalMax has a Data Security Policy. Details can be shared once an NDA has been signed.
  13. ApprovalMax has a 98/100 score on the automated security scanning system. Details can be shared once an NDA has been signed.
  14. ApprovalMax has ISO 27001:2022 certification.
  15. ApprovalMax has a standard incident response plan, it is covered in “ApprovalMax Data Security Management Policy”. Details can be shared once an NDA has been signed.
  17. Here is ApprovalMax password policy. We do perform strong checks and automated check against the list of compromised passwords. In case of multiple (6) failed login attempts, users are locked out for 30 minutes. 
  18. To increase security, ApprovalMax supports a system logout after 15 minutes of inactivity.
  19. To ensure periodic reauthentication and enhance system security, ApprovalMax supports a 24-hour token expiration.
 
For questions related to information security, please refer to our Security Portal.

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