Q37
Do you have a current SOC 2 Type II report?
SOC 2 Type II: claimed_with_trust_page
BambooHR Vendor Risk Assessment — Full Report
Before you share customer data with BambooHR, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated BambooHR 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 3 — Moderate RiskSOC 2
⚠ Vendor AttestedFedRAMP
— Not AuthorizedLast Assessed
Mar 25, 2026🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 16.7 years🟢Infrastructure: 11 open ports, 0 CVEs
- FedRAMP Status
- BambooHR is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
- SOC 2 Status
- BambooHR has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
- Sanctions Screening
- BambooHR returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
- Risk Tier
- ThirdProof assigned BambooHR a Moderate Risk tier with 95% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.
24 sources queried. 95% confidence. Every BambooHR 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
43 of 133 questions answered for BambooHR
Auto-filled from public evidence • 32% complete
Q38
Do you have ISO 27001 certification?
BambooHR's data processing agreement states 'BambooHR shall maintain records in accordance with ISO 27001, SOC II or other similar Information Security Management System standards.'
Q41
Are you FedRAMP authorized? At what level?
Not found in FedRAMP marketplace
Source: External Automedium confidence
Q40
Are you HIPAA compliant? Do you sign BAAs?
BambooHR's terms of service explicitly reference a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) stating 'You agree to the Business Associate Agreement (BAA), if applicable.'
Q42
Are you GDPR compliant? Do you have a DPA available?
BambooHR's privacy policy states 'BambooHR complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), the EU GDPR as it applies to the laws of England and Wales (the UK GDPR).'
+ 3 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.
BambooHR 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
3Tier
Moderate Risk
Bamboohr
Vendor Risk Assessment
Confidence Score95%
Based on data availability and source coverage
24
Sources Queried
23
Sources With Data
March 25, 2026
Last Assessed
Executive Summary
AI-generated analysis for Bamboohr
BambooHR (bamboohr.com) is an established HR software platform with a 16-year operating history, assessed at Tier 3 (Moderate Risk) with a 95% confidence score. The risk tier reflects a combination of positive foundational signals alongside specific gaps that warrant attention before deployment in environments with medium data access. BambooHR demonstrates several meaningful strengths across its security posture:
Key Findings
- The domain has maintained a clean reputation for over 16 years, with no listings on malware blacklists (SURBL, Spamhaus DBL), no Malware detection service threats, and a 0% IP abuse score on its Cloudflare-fronted infrastructure.
- No adverse media signals were detected in either the 12-month scan or historical media archives, and no sanctions matches were found across OFAC, EU, and UN watchlists.
- The platform uses TLS 1.3 with AES-256-GCM encryption and HSTS enforcement, indicating a strong baseline transport security posture.
- BambooHR operates a public trust page (trust.bamboohr.com) and claims SOC 2 compliance, with a possible HITRUST directory match pending manual verification.
- The vendor's infrastructure sits behind Cloudflare CDN, with no known CVEs detected against its IP footprint. Several areas require attention prior to or as a condition of deployment:
- The subprocessor page at security.bamboohr.com/subprocessors exists but contains placeholder content with zero extractable subprocessors — a material gap for GDPR Article 28 due diligence at medium data access levels.
- No publicly accessible AI data usage policy was found. As an HR platform increasingly incorporating AI features, BambooHR should be asked to provide explicit commitments on training data usage, retention, and third-party model providers.
- The marketing site (bamboohr.com) received a HTTP security scanner grade of C (50/100), with Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options headers absent.
- The SOC 2 claim is vendor-attested only (unverified), and no ISO 27001 certification was found in public registries. The full SOC 2 Type II report and bridge letter should be requested.
- The domain's TLS certificate expires in 89 days; while not immediately critical, renewal confirmation is prudent given the certificate management window. Overall, BambooHR presents as a commercially mature vendor with a solid foundational security baseline, but specific transparency gaps — particularly around subprocessors and AI data handling — prevent a clean approval for medium data access use cases without additional due diligence.
Independence Statement
All evidence in this report was sourced independently from external data sources without vendor participation or input.
Investigation Findings
3 findings identified for Bamboohr
3 medium
medium
Missing Security Headers
bamboohr.com is missing 2 recommended security headers: Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options.
Source:Domain Analysisdns.google →
medium
HTTP Security Grade: C
bamboohr.com received a mediocre grade (C). Some security headers are configured but improvements are needed. Note: This scan was performed on the marketing site (bamboohr.com). The application endpoint (app.bamboohr.com) may have different security headers. Verify the application domain separately.
medium
AI Data Usage Policy Not Discoverable at Standard Paths
An AI-specific data usage policy was not discoverable for bamboohr.com through automated scanning of common policy paths and web search. The vendor may publish relevant data handling commitments in enterprise agreement documents (DPAs, product terms, licensing portals) that are not indexed at standard public URLs. Request the vendor's Data Protection Addendum or AI-specific terms directly.
✓
Security Strengths
22 positive signals verified
✓
No LEI Registry Match (Expected for Most Companies)
Business Registration →✓
No Sanctions Matches Found
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening →✓
No Adverse Media Signals
Adverse Media Scan (Fallback) →✓
Firmographic Data Available
Company Intelligence →✓
Valid SSL Certificate
Domain Analysis →✓
11 Open Ports Detected
Infrastructure Exposure →✓
Established Domain (16+ years)
Domain Registration →✓
Clean domain reputation
Threat Intelligence →✓
No Hacker News Mentions
Tech Community Sentiment →✓
Certificate Data from TLS Handshake
Certificate Transparency →✓
Established Web Presence (16+ years)
Web Archive History →✓
Domain in 4 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 →✓
Trust Page Found, No Certifications Detected
Trust & Compliance Page Scan →✓
Subprocessor Page Found (Placeholder)
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery →✓
Not Found as FDIC-Insured Institution
FDIC Institution Check →✓
No SEC Enforcement Filings Found
SEC Filing Search →✓
No Historical Adverse Media Found
Historical Media Search →✓
HITRUST Directory Match — Manual Verification Required
Certification Registry Verification →✓
SOC 2 Compliance Claimed on Trust Page
Certification Registry Verification →Recommended Actions
Steps to address findings for Bamboohr
- 1
Request BambooHR's current SOC 2 Type II report and bridge letter — contact their security team directly or check trust.bamboohr.com for a request form. Many vendors share these under NDA within 2–3 business days. This is the single highest-value compliance document for this vendor.
- 2
Obtain the complete subprocessor list directly from BambooHR — email their privacy or legal team referencing the GDPR Article 28 obligation and cite the placeholder page at security.bamboohr.com/subprocessors. Set a 10 business day deadline and escalate if not received.
- 3
Request BambooHR's Data Protection Addendum (DPA) and any AI-specific terms — ask explicitly about training data commitments, third-party AI model providers, and retention periods for AI-processed employee data. Require written responses before go-live.
- 4
Verify the HITRUST certification match independently — visit directory.hitrustalliance.net and search for 'BambooHR', or ask BambooHR's compliance team to provide their HITRUST certification letter with certificate number and expiry date.
- 5
Confirm automated TLS certificate renewal is in place — send a brief email to BambooHR's security team asking whether bamboohr.com certificates are managed via automated renewal. This takes minutes to confirm and closes the rf-1 finding.
- 6
Request the application-domain (app.bamboohr.com) security header configuration or most recent penetration test executive summary — the marketing site Observatory C grade is not representative of the application endpoint and should not be the basis for a security header assessment.
Intelligence Sources Queried
24 sources in this assessment
23of 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
Adverse Media Scan (Fallback)
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
Data Coverage Notes
Some data sources may have had limited availability during this assessment. This does not reflect negatively on the vendor.
- Certificate Transparency log data (Certificate Transparency service) was unavailable during this assessment; subdomain enumeration relied on a direct TLS handshake, which may underrepresent BambooHR's full certificate and subdomain footprint.
- External cyber risk scoring was not available for this assessment; the infrastructure and reputation analysis relies on independently queried open-source intelligence sources.
- The HTTP security scanner scan was performed against the marketing site (bamboohr.com) — the application endpoint (app.bamboohr.com) was detected but not independently scanned; application-layer security header coverage may differ materially.
- The subprocessor page at security.bamboohr.com/subprocessors returned placeholder content; no individual subprocessors could be enumerated or screened against sanctions databases.
- HITRUST directory match was flagged at 90% confidence but could not be independently confirmed — manual verification with the vendor or HITRUST Alliance is required before treating this as a confirmed certification.
- No AI data usage policy was discoverable at public URLs; AI data handling commitments may exist in contractual documents (DPAs, enterprise agreements) not indexed for automated scanning.
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Vendors assessed
98%
Average confidence
<2 min
Time to report
Security & Compliance Profile
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Sanctions Screening
Is BambooHR on any OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions list? Are any officers or affiliates flagged?
Cyber Risk Assessment
What is BambooHR's security posture? Threat intelligence scanning, known vulnerabilities, and security header analysis.
Business Registration
Is BambooHR a legitimately registered business entity? Corporate status, jurisdiction, and officer verification.
Adverse Media Analysis
Has BambooHR appeared in negative news coverage? Data breaches, lawsuits, regulatory actions, and complaints.
Domain & Infrastructure
Is BambooHR's website secure? TLS configuration, DNS hygiene, security headers, and domain age analysis.
Company Intelligence
What are BambooHR's firmographics? Employee count, industry classification, technology stack, and corporate structure.
Trust & Compliance Verification
Does BambooHR 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 BambooHR depend on? ThirdProof discovers subprocessors from vendor-published pages and runs sanctions screening and safe browsing checks against each one.
Regulatory & Financial Filings
Has BambooHR appeared in SEC enforcement filings? Is it associated with any FDIC bank failures? ThirdProof searches regulatory databases with entity verification to confirm attribution.
Full methodology, rule engine, and AI disclosure: /methodology
BambooHR HR Data Security Context
BambooHR processes sensitive employee data including PII, compensation information, and benefits enrollment records. BambooHR claims SOC 2, SOC 1, and PCI DSS compliance. ThirdProof investigated BambooHR across 27 intelligence sources and assigned a Low Risk (Tier 4) rating with 80% confidence. Organizations subject to HIPAA should verify whether BambooHR's benefits administration features fall within the scope of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA). The HTTP security grade of C (50/100) and 11 open ports should be documented in your vendor risk register.
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Frequently asked about BambooHR
Is BambooHR FedRAMP authorized?+
BambooHR is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
Does BambooHR have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. BambooHR rated Moderate Risk — subprocessor page incomplete. See all 6 findings →
Is BambooHR on the OFAC sanctions list?+
BambooHR returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of March 2026.
What is BambooHR's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned BambooHR a risk tier of Moderate Risk with 95% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of March 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for BambooHR?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of BambooHR 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 BambooHR a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is BambooHR safe to use as a vendor?+
BambooHR is a HR vendor that handles employee PII and compensation 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 BambooHR's full risk profile.
Does BambooHR have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. BambooHR rated Moderate Risk — subprocessor page incomplete. See all 6 findings →
Has BambooHR had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly HR platforms like BambooHR that handle employee PII and compensation 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 BambooHR on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for HR vendors. ThirdProof screens BambooHR against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If BambooHR or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess BambooHR for vendor risk?+
Assessing BambooHR as a HR vendor involves verifying SOC 2 Type II and GDPR/data privacy 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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