Q37
Do you have a current SOC 2 Type II report?
SOC 2 Type II: claimed_with_trust_page
ADP Vendor Risk Assessment — Full Report
Before you share customer data with ADP, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated ADP across 27 intelligence sources — here's what we found.
⚠ FedRAMP Status: Not found in the FedRAMP Marketplace. Vendors handling government data or CUI must be FedRAMP authorized.
Risk Tier
Tier 4 — Low RiskSOC 2
⚠ Vendor AttestedFedRAMP
— Not AuthorizedLast Assessed
Mar 25, 2026🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.2🟢Domain Age: 34.8 years🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs
- FedRAMP Status
- ADP is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
- SOC 2 Status
- ADP has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
- Sanctions Screening
- ADP returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
- Risk Tier
- ThirdProof assigned ADP a Low Risk tier with 83% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.
24 sources queried. 83% confidence. Every ADP investigation produces both a risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire — no vendor follow-up required.
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Certification & Compliance Status
Security Questionnaire — Auto-Filled
38 of 133 questions answered for ADP
Auto-filled from public evidence • 29% complete
Q38
Do you have ISO 27001 certification?
ADP holds ISO 27001 certifications as external assurance, confirmed on their data security page.
Q41
Are you FedRAMP authorized? At what level?
Not found in FedRAMP marketplace
Source: External Automedium confidence
Q42
Are you GDPR compliant? Do you have a DPA available?
ADP has implemented a Privacy Code for Client Data Processing Services addressing GDPR requirements, including data return and secure destruction obligations under EEA Applicable Law.
Q39
Are you PCI DSS compliant? At what level?
ADP maintains Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance as part of their external assurance program.
+ 1 more compliance questions answered in the full report
Every investigation produces a full PDF report plus the complete 133-question questionnaire, mapped to SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SIG, and more.
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Verified against FedRAMP Marketplace API as of March 2026
Organizations with federal compliance requirements should verify this directly at marketplace.fedramp.gov.
ADP is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace.
◇27 data sources queried per assessment
◷Reports generated in an average of 7 minutes
◈SHA-256 verified for audit integrity
✓Deterministic risk scoring — no AI guesswork
4Tier
Low Risk
Adp
Vendor Risk Assessment
Confidence Score83%
Based on data availability and source coverage
24
Sources Queried
22
Sources With Data
March 25, 2026
Last Assessed
Executive Summary
AI-generated analysis for Adp
ADP (adp.com) is a globally recognized payroll, HR, and workforce management platform operated by Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Based on independently sourced evidence, ThirdProof's rule engine has assigned ADP a Tier 4 (Low Risk) rating with 83% confidence, reflecting a strong overall security posture with a small number of areas warranting attention. ADP demonstrates numerous positive signals consistent with a mature, enterprise-grade technology vendor:
Key Findings
- The domain has been registered since 1991 and archived on the web since 1996, establishing over three decades of continuous presence.
- Infrastructure exposure is minimal, with only 2 open ports (80 and 443) detected and zero known CVEs — well below the SaaS industry average of 8–12 open ports, representing a tightly controlled external footprint.
- Domain reputation is clean across all blacklist and malware databases, including URLhaus, SURBL, and Spamhaus DBL, with a threat score of 0 and no Malware detection service flags.
- The domain's IP (170.146.93.56) carries a 0% abuse score with no reports in the past 90 days.
- A SOC 2 compliance claim was identified through a publicly accessible media announcement, providing a positive compliance signal, though the underlying report should be requested for verification.
- No sanctions matches, adverse media, or enforcement actions were identified. A small number of gaps were noted that procurement and compliance teams should address:
- No publicly accessible trust center, security page, or subprocessor list was found at adp.com, which is atypical for a vendor of ADP's scale and limits third-party supply chain visibility.
- The marketing website (adp.com) received a C- grade on HTTP security header analysis, with missing headers including Strict-Transport-Security, Content-Security-Policy, and X-Frame-Options. Buyers should verify that the application endpoint (login.adp.com) is separately assessed.
- ADP's AI data usage policy page was located, but key fields including training commitment, data retention terms, and third-party AI provider disclosures are not explicitly stated — an important gap for organizations with AI governance requirements.
- Eighteen threat intelligence community pulses reference adp.com;
Area Requiring Attention
however, cross-referencing with blacklist and malware data confirms these reflect third-party abuse of ADP's brand (phishing, impersonation) rather than any intrinsic risk from the domain. Overall, ADP presents as a low-risk vendor with strong foundational security signals and an established market track record. The identified gaps are operationally addressable and do not materially alter the risk posture, though buyers should obtain current compliance documentation directly from the vendor.
Independence Statement
All evidence underpinning this report was sourced independently from external data providers and public registries without vendor participation or notification.
Investigation Findings
5 findings identified for Adp
4 medium1 low
medium
Adverse Media Scan Unavailable
A critical data source was unavailable during this investigation. Manual verification is recommended.
Source:Adverse Media Scan (Fallback)
medium
Missing Security Headers
adp.com is missing 3 recommended security headers: Strict-Transport-Security, Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options.
Source:Domain Analysisdns.google →
medium
HTTP Security Grade: C-
adp.com received a mediocre grade (C-). Some security headers are configured but improvements are needed. Note: This scan was performed on the marketing site (adp.com). The application endpoint (login.adp.com) may have different security headers. Verify the application domain separately.
medium
No Public Subprocessor Page Found
No accessible subprocessor page was found for adp.com. GDPR Article 28 requires data processors to maintain a list of subprocessors. Vendors with mature data governance typically publish this list.
low
No Public Trust or Security Page Found
No accessible trust, security, or compliance page was found at common paths for adp.com. Vendors with mature security programs typically publish a trust center. Vendor should be asked to provide compliance documentation directly.
✓
Security Strengths
20 positive signals verified
✓
Legal Entity Actively Registered
Business Registration →✓
Sanctions Data Incomplete
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening →✓
Low-Confidence Sanctions Matches Only
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening →✓
Firmographic Data Available
Company Intelligence →✓
Valid SSL Certificate
Domain Analysis →✓
2 Open Ports Detected
Infrastructure Exposure →✓
Established Domain (34+ years)
Domain Registration →✓
Clean domain reputation
Threat Intelligence →✓
Notable Tech Community Presence
Tech Community Sentiment →✓
Minimal Tech Community Discussion
Tech Community Sentiment →✓
Certificate Data from TLS Handshake
Certificate Transparency →✓
Established Web Presence (29+ years)
Web Archive History →✓
Domain in 18 Threat Intelligence Pulses
Threat Intelligence (OTX) →✓
Clean IP Reputation
IP Reputation →✓
Clean Safe Browsing Status
Malware & Phishing Check →✓
Clean Website Security Scan
Website Security Scan →✓
Not Found as FDIC-Insured Institution
FDIC Institution Check →✓
No SEC Enforcement Filings Found
SEC Filing Search →✓
No Relevant Historical Media Coverage
Historical Media Search →✓
SOC 2 Compliance Claimed on Trust Page
Certification Registry Verification →Recommended Actions
Steps to address findings for Adp
- 1
Request ADP's current SOC 2 Type II report and bridge letter directly from your ADP account manager. Many enterprise vendors provide these via their trust portal or upon NDA. If ADP maintains a trust center, check trust.adp.com or security.adp.com — alternatively, email privacy@adp.com to request compliance documentation. Complete this within 30 days of contract execution.
- 2
Request ADP's Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and subprocessor list. Ask specifically whether ADP provides notification of subprocessor changes and whether the DPA covers GDPR Article 28 obligations. ADP's privacy team can be reached via https://www.adp.com/about-adp/data-privacy.aspx. Target completion: within 30 days of onboarding.
- 3
Ask ADP's security team for a copy of their current ISO 27001 certificate (if applicable) and any other active certifications (PCI DSS SAQ or ROC, HITRUST, FedRAMP) relevant to your use case. No independent certification evidence was found in this investigation — this does not mean certifications don't exist, but independent confirmation is required for your risk register.
- 4
Assess the HTTP security headers on ADP's application endpoint (login.adp.com) rather than relying on the marketing site scan results. Use HTTP security scanner at https://observatory.mozilla.org/analyze/login.adp.com to generate a free, independent security header report. Review results against your organization's vendor security standards within 60 days.
- 5
Clarify ADP's AI data usage practices before enabling any AI-powered features (e.g., ADP Assist, Lyric, or similar). Specifically request written confirmation of: (a) whether ADP trains AI models on customer payroll or HR data, (b) which third-party AI providers process your data, and (c) applicable data retention terms. Reference ADP's privacy page at https://www.adp.com/about-adp/data-privacy.aspx as a starting point and escalate to your ADP customer success contact if terms are not clearly documented.
- 6
Conduct a manual adverse media review for ADP covering the past 12 months. Search Google News and your preferred media monitoring tool using terms such as 'ADP data breach', 'ADP security incident', 'ADP regulatory action', and 'ADP lawsuit'. Document findings in your vendor risk register. Complete within 14 days.
Intelligence Sources Queried
24 sources in this assessment
22of 24 sources returned data
IP Reputation
AI Data Usage Policy
Threat Intelligence (OTX)
Certification Registry Verification
Domain Analysis
FDIC Institution Check
Business Registration
Historical Media Search
Tech Community Sentiment
Company Intelligence
HTTP Security Scan
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening
Malware & Phishing Check
SEC Filing Search
Infrastructure Exposure
SSL/TLS Analysis
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
Trust & Compliance Page Scan
Website Security Scan
Threat Intelligence
Web Archive History
Domain Registration
Certificate Transparency
Adverse Media Scan (Fallback)
Data Coverage Notes
Some data sources may have had limited availability during this assessment. This does not reflect negatively on the vendor.
- The adverse media scan was unavailable during this investigation. Manual review of recent news coverage for ADP is recommended to supplement this report — search Google News for 'ADP security breach', 'ADP data leak', or 'ADP enforcement action' covering the past 12 months.
- Certificate Transparency log data (Certificate Transparency service) was partially unavailable; basic certificate data was extracted from a direct TLS connection instead. A full subdomain enumeration via Certificate Transparency service (certificate Transparency service/?q=adp.com) is recommended for buyers with elevated infrastructure visibility requirements.
- External cyber risk scoring was not available during this investigation, which limits benchmark comparison against peer vendors in the payroll/HR software category.
- The SOC 2 claim identified in the certifications source references a 2014 press release for a SOC 2 Type I certification for a specific ADP business unit (ADP Tax Credits). This cannot be treated as evidence of a current, enterprise-wide SOC 2 Type II program. A current report must be requested directly from ADP.
- AI data usage policy terms including training commitment, data retention period, and third-party AI provider disclosures were not explicitly stated on ADP's privacy page at the time of this investigation. The absence of stated terms does not confirm adverse practices, but it limits automated assessment of AI governance compliance.
- The HTTP security header scan was performed against the marketing site (adp.com). ADP's application endpoint (login.adp.com) may have a materially different — and likely stronger — security header configuration that was not assessed in this investigation.
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Vendors assessed
98%
Average confidence
<2 min
Time to report
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Sanctions Screening
Is ADP on any OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions list? Are any officers or affiliates flagged?
Cyber Risk Assessment
What is ADP's security posture? Threat intelligence scanning, known vulnerabilities, and security header analysis.
Business Registration
Is ADP a legitimately registered business entity? Corporate status, jurisdiction, and officer verification.
Adverse Media Analysis
Has ADP appeared in negative news coverage? Data breaches, lawsuits, regulatory actions, and complaints.
Domain & Infrastructure
Is ADP's website secure? TLS configuration, DNS hygiene, security headers, and domain age analysis.
Company Intelligence
What are ADP's firmographics? Employee count, industry classification, technology stack, and corporate structure.
Trust & Compliance Verification
Does ADP claim SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, or FedRAMP? ThirdProof scans trust pages for certification claims and cross-references the FedRAMP public registry for independent verification.
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
Who does ADP depend on? ThirdProof discovers subprocessors from vendor-published pages and runs sanctions screening and safe browsing checks against each one.
Regulatory & Financial Filings
Has ADP appeared in SEC enforcement filings? Is it associated with any FDIC bank failures? ThirdProof searches regulatory databases with entity verification to confirm attribution.
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Frequently asked about ADP
Is ADP FedRAMP authorized?+
ADP is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
Does ADP have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. ADP rated Low Risk — No subprocessor page found. See all 3 findings →
Is ADP on the OFAC sanctions list?+
ADP returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of March 2026.
What is ADP's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned ADP a risk tier of Low Risk with 83% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of March 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for ADP?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of ADP produces two deliverables: an audit-ready risk report and a 133-question security questionnaire pre-filled with evidence from 27 independent sources. The questionnaire is mapped to SIG, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS and 9 other frameworks — answered without sending ADP a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is ADP safe to use as a vendor?+
ADP is a payroll vendor that handles employee SSN, bank account, and tax data. Safety depends on their current security posture, certification status, and how they handle your specific data. ThirdProof automates this evaluation across 27 intelligence sources — sanctions databases (OFAC, EU, UN), business registration verification, adverse media scanning, and cyber risk assessment — producing a deterministic risk tier with confidence score plus an auto-filled security questionnaire. Run a free investigation to see ADP's full risk profile.
Does ADP have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. ADP rated Low Risk — No subprocessor page found. See all 3 findings →
Has ADP had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly payroll platforms like ADP that handle employee SSN, bank account, and tax data. ThirdProof's adverse media analysis searches multiple news APIs and public records for data breaches, security incidents, lawsuits, regulatory enforcement actions, and financial distress signals. Each finding is linked to its original source with severity classification.
Is ADP on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for payroll vendors. ThirdProof screens ADP against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If ADP or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess ADP for vendor risk?+
Assessing ADP as a payroll vendor involves verifying SOC 2 Type II and data privacy regulations compliance, reviewing their subprocessor chain, and checking sanctions exposure. ThirdProof automates this across 27 intelligence sources in an average of 7 minutes — no questionnaires or vendor participation required. Your first 5 investigations are free.
How long does a ThirdProof assessment take?+
A ThirdProof assessment completes in an average of 7 minutes. 27 intelligence sources are queried in parallel — sanctions databases, business registries, threat intelligence feeds, certificate transparency logs, and more. The result is a deterministic risk tier with confidence score and audit-ready PDF report.
Is ThirdProof free?+
ThirdProof offers 5 free vendor assessments with no credit card required. Each assessment includes the full report — risk tier, confidence score, individual findings, executive summary, and PDF export. Paid plans start at $399/month for teams that need ongoing vendor monitoring.
Can I use a ThirdProof report as SOC 2 audit evidence?+
Yes. ThirdProof reports are designed to satisfy SOC 2 CC9.2 (vendor risk management) requirements. Each report includes SHA-256 integrity verification, methodology disclosure, source attribution for every finding, and AI content labeling. Auditors can independently verify the report's authenticity and trace each finding to its original source.
How is ThirdProof different from a security questionnaire?+
Security questionnaires require vendor participation, take weeks, and produce self-reported answers. ThirdProof queries 27 independent intelligence sources — no vendor involvement needed. Risk tiers are assigned by a deterministic rules engine (not AI opinion), and every finding links to its original source. You get an audit-ready report in an average of 7 minutes instead of waiting weeks for a questionnaire response.
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