Secure Calendar Sync - IT Admin Guide
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Introduction
Greetings IT! In this short guide, we'll walk through the SlashExperts' calendar synchronization process. You'll see firsthand our robust security protocols, industry-standard compliance, and best practices that safeguard your organization's calendar data throughout the integration.
Security & Authentication Overview
At SlashExperts, we understand your concerns about third-party access to your organization's calendars. Our booking system uses standard OAuth 2.0 authentication protocols when connecting to Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook. This ensures:
No passwords are ever stored by SlashExperts
Users authenticate directly with Google or Microsoft
Access tokens are encrypted and securely stored
Permissions are specifically scoped to calendar functionality only
Permission Scopes
SlashExperts requests limited access to:
View and edit events on the user's calendars
This scope is necessary to:
Check availability for scheduling expert conversations
Create and manage booking events
Prevent double-booking of your experts
We never request access to email content, contacts, or other sensitive data outside of calendar events.
Industry Standards & Compliance
SlashExperts' calendar integration follows all Google and Microsoft developer guidelines and security best practices:
Data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2+
OAuth token rotation and secure handling
Regular security audits and compliance checks
GDPR and SOC 2 compliant processes
Setting Up Calendar Access
To connect a calendar:
The user signs in directly with their Google/Microsoft account
Clear permission screens show exactly what access is granted
Users can revoke access at any time through their Google/Microsoft account settings
IT Administrator Approval
You can safely approve requests from SlashExperts. When approving these requests from your teams:
Verify the request comes from SlashExperts.com domain
Confirm the permission scopes match what I've shown today
Rest assured that calendar data is only used for scheduling purposes
By approving SlashExperts calendar access, you're enabling your team to efficiently manage expert bookings while maintaining your organization's security standards. If you have any additional questions about our security practices or need custom deployment assistance, our team is available at help@slashexperts.com.
Thank you for supporting your team's use of SlashExperts!