Preparing false positive documentation
In the process of conducting security scans for your application, you may encounter what are known as “false positives.” These are instances where the security tool reports a potential vulnerability, but upon further investigation, it turns out that the identified issue does not pose an actual security risk within the context of your application.
It’s essential to document these false positives thoroughly. The documentation should provide a detailed explanation for each reported vulnerability that you have classified as a false positive. Your explanation should provide clear reasons why the identified issue does not represent a security risk for your application. It should also include any mitigating factors or security measures that are in place that prevent the reported vulnerability from being exploited.
The false positive documentation serves as a reference during the security review process. It provides the Salesforce...