Vendor Intelligence Report

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FedRAMP Status
Microsoft Azure is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as Authorized (High) as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
Microsoft Azure has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
Sanctions Screening
Microsoft Azure returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Microsoft Azure a Moderate Risk tier with 94% confidence across 24 intelligence sources.

ThirdProof investigated Microsoft Azure (azure.microsoft.com) across 24 intelligence sources including sanctions databases, cyber risk scores, business registries, and more.

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✓FedRAMP Authorized (High)

Verified against FedRAMP Marketplace API as of March 2026

Verified against the official FedRAMP Marketplace API as of March 2026.

Microsoft Azure Government authorized at High impact level. Azure commercial authorized at Moderate.

Source: FedRAMP Marketplace

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Risk Tier
Tier 3 — Moderate Risk
Assessment
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Confidence
94%

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Sanctions ScreeningClear — No matches found
SSL/TLS GradeA+
HTTP Headers (Public Site)F (0/100)
Domain ReputationClean across 94 security engines
Infrastructure2 open ports, 0 CVEs
Malware & PhishingClean
IP ReputationAbuse score: 0%, 0 reports
Domain Age34.8 years
Certifications (Vendor-Attested)
GDPR

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Executive Summary Preview

Microsoft Azure is a globally dominant cloud infrastructure provider with a 34-year domain history, clean threat intelligence across 94 security engines, and no active sanctions, adverse media, or enforcement actions. The rule engine has assigned a Tier 3 (Moderate Risk) rating, driven primarily by aging historical data leak coverage, a failing HTTP security header grade on the public marketing site, and limited supply chain transparency through the absence of a published subprocessor list.

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Key Findings for Microsoft Azure

SeverityFindingSource
mediumAging adverse media in historical archivesHistorical Media Search
infoClean domain reputationThreat Intelligence
lowNo subprocessor page foundSupply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
low1 certification claimed but not independently verifiedTrust & Compliance Page Scan
mediumSecurity header deficiencies detectedHTTP Security Scan

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Recommended Actions

  1. Obtain and execute Microsoft's Data Processing Addendum (DPA) before processing any EU consumer or cardholder data — available at microsoft.com/licensing/docs/view/Microsoft-Products-and-Services-Data-Protection-Addendum-DPA. This constitutes both your GDPR Article 28 compliance instrument and a key document for PCI-DSS 4.0 Requirement 12.8 TPSP documentation.
  2. Request Microsoft Azure's current SOC 2 Type II report and PCI-DSS Attestation of Compliance (AoC) from your Microsoft account team. Azure's AoC is also available via the Microsoft Service Trust Portal at servicetrust.microsoft.com — create a free account to access compliance reports directly. Retain both documents in your TPSP file.
  3. Document the shared responsibility matrix for your specific Azure deployment — identify which PCI-DSS 4.0 controls Microsoft manages versus those your organization owns. Microsoft publishes a PCI-DSS shared responsibility guide on the Service Trust Portal that can serve as the basis for this documentation.

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What you'll see in Microsoft Azure's report

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Risk Tier1–5 scale

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Confidence Score0–100%

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Individual FindingsPer-source

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Executive SummaryAI synthesis

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Compliance Status3-tier verification

Independently verified, vendor attested, or not found

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Intelligence Sources Queried for Microsoft Azure

✓Sanctions & Watchlists
✓Business Registration
✓Adverse Media Scan
✓Company Intelligence
✓Domain Analysis
✓Infrastructure Exposure
✓Domain Registration
✓Threat Intelligence
✓Tech Community Sentiment
✓HTTP Security Scan
✓SSL/TLS Analysis
✓Certificate Transparency
✓Web Archive History
✓Threat Intel (OTX)
✓IP Reputation
✓Malware & Phishing Check
✓Website Security Scan
✓Trust & Compliance Scan
✓Subprocessor Discovery
✓FDIC Registry Check
✓SEC Filing Search
✓Historical Media Search
✓Certification Registry

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What a ThirdProof investigation covers

Sanctions Screening

Is Microsoft Azure on any OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions list? Are any officers or affiliates flagged?

Cyber Risk Assessment

What is Microsoft Azure's security posture? Threat intelligence scanning, known vulnerabilities, and security header analysis.

Business Registration

Is Microsoft Azure a legitimately registered business entity? Corporate status, jurisdiction, and officer verification.

Adverse Media Analysis

Has Microsoft Azure appeared in negative news coverage? Data breaches, lawsuits, regulatory actions, and complaints.

Domain & Infrastructure

Is Microsoft Azure's website secure? TLS configuration, DNS hygiene, security headers, and domain age analysis.

Company Intelligence

What are Microsoft Azure's firmographics? Employee count, industry classification, technology stack, and corporate structure.

Trust & Compliance Verification

Does Microsoft Azure 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 Microsoft Azure depend on? ThirdProof discovers subprocessors from vendor-published pages and runs sanctions screening and safe browsing checks against each one.

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Microsoft Azure appeared in SEC enforcement filings? Is it associated with any FDIC bank failures? ThirdProof searches regulatory databases with entity verification to confirm attribution.

Compliance Resources

→ CMMC Level 2 Supply Chain Risk Assessment→ Sanctions Screening for Vendor Due Diligence→ Vendor Due Diligence Checklist→ All 24 Intelligence Sources

Frequently asked about Microsoft Azure

Is Microsoft Azure safe to use as a vendor?+
Microsoft Azure can be evaluated for vendor safety by checking sanctions databases (OFAC, EU, UN), verifying business registration through legal entity registries like GLEIF, scanning for adverse media coverage including data breaches and regulatory actions, and assessing domain security and cyber risk posture. ThirdProof automates this entire investigation across 24 intelligence sources and produces a deterministic risk tier (1-5 scale) with a confidence score. Run a free investigation to see Microsoft Azure's full risk profile.
Does Microsoft Azure have SOC 2 certification?+
To verify whether Microsoft Azure holds SOC 2 certification, ThirdProof scans the vendor's trust page and security documentation for certification claims, then cross-references those claims against independent registries where available (such as the FedRAMP Marketplace for FedRAMP authorization). Certifications are classified as independently verified, vendor attested, or not found in evidence — ensuring you know the verification level of each claim.
Is Microsoft Azure FedRAMP authorized?+
Based on ThirdProof's investigation, Microsoft Azure holds FedRAMP authorization. Full details including authorization level and scope are available in the ThirdProof investigation report.
Has Microsoft Azure had any data breaches?+
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 involving Microsoft Azure. Each finding is linked to its original source with severity classification. The investigation also checks SEC EDGAR for enforcement-related filings and FDIC records for financial institution failures, providing a comprehensive public record review.
Is Microsoft Azure on any sanctions lists?+
ThirdProof screens Microsoft Azure against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives from similar names. If Microsoft Azure or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers an automatic escalation to the highest risk tier. No sanctions match is confirmed through a clean screening report in the investigation output.
How do I assess Microsoft Azure for vendor risk?+
ThirdProof investigates Microsoft Azure autonomously in under 2 minutes using 24 intelligence sources — no questionnaires, no vendor participation required. The investigation covers sanctions screening, cyber risk scoring, business registration, adverse media, domain security, and more. Reports are formatted for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and CMMC compliance frameworks. Your first investigation is free.

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