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Dropbox FedRAMP Authorization, CMMC & SOC 2 Compliance Status

Before you share customer data with Dropbox, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Dropbox 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 2 — High Risk
SOC 2
⚠ Vendor Attested
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Apr 17, 2026
🟡IP Reputation: Abuse score: 1%, 1 report🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 30.8 years🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs
FedRAMP Status
Dropbox is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
Dropbox has a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page. Claim is vendor-attested — no public registry exists for independent verification.
Sanctions Screening
Dropbox returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Dropbox a High Risk tier with 100% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.

27 sources checked. Every investigation delivers two audit-ready artifacts: a risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire — built from independent evidence, not vendor self-attestation.

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Certification & Compliance Status

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✗Not Listed on FedRAMP Marketplace

Verified against FedRAMP Marketplace API as of March 2026

Organizations with federal compliance requirements should verify this directly at marketplace.fedramp.gov.

Dropbox is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. Dropbox maintains SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications.

Source: FedRAMP Marketplace

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◇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
Risk Tier
Tier 2 — High Risk
Assessment
Conditional
Confidence
100%

Assessment Preview — 23 Sources Queried

Sanctions ScreeningClear — 1 matches checked, none confirmed
SSL/TLS GradeTLSv1.3
HTTP SecurityB+ (80/100)
Domain ReputationClean (no malware associations)
Infrastructure2 open ports, 0 CVEs
Malware & PhishingClean
IP ReputationAbuse score: 1%, 1 report
Domain Age30.8 years
Certifications (Vendor-Attested)
SOC 1HIPAAGDPRSOC 2ISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018PCI DSS

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Executive Summary Preview

Dropbox (dropbox.com) is a publicly traded SaaS cloud storage and collaboration platform (NASDAQ: DBX) assessed at Risk Tier 2 (High Risk), driven primarily by a well-documented history of significant security incidents rather than any current active threat indicators. Dropbox presents meaningful operational strengths across multiple domains. Infrastructure security is tightly controlled, with only standard ports 80 and 443 exposed, TLS 1.

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Key Findings for Dropbox

SeverityFindingSource
mediumAging adverse media in historical archivesHistorical Media Search
infoClean domain reputationThreat Intelligence
low8 certifications claimed but not independently verifiedTrust & Compliance Page Scan
lowThreat intelligence pulses detectedThreat Intelligence (OTX)
lowMinimal IP abuse reportsIP Reputation

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Recommended Actions

  1. Request the current SOC 2 Type II report and bridge letter from Dropbox's security team — visit [trust.dropbox.com](https://trust.dropbox.com) to request access (an NDA may be required). Confirm the report covers the current period and was issued within the last 12 months. If Dropbox is in scope for your own SOC 2 boundary, identify the complementary user entity controls (CUECs) specified in the report and document how your organization implements them.
  2. Resolve the ISO 27001 and PCI DSS registry contradiction by requesting the current ISO 27001 certificate (with certificate number, issuing body, scope, and expiry date) and the PCI DSS Attestation of Compliance (AoC) document directly from Dropbox's security or compliance team. Cross-reference the ISO certificate number against the IAF CertSearch registry at iafcertsearch.org to independently confirm validity.
  3. Request Dropbox's written response or post-incident documentation for the April/May 2024 Dropbox Sign breach, specifically confirming: (a) whether your organization's data was in scope, (b) what architectural remediation was implemented, and (c) current status of affected systems. Retain this documentation alongside this assessment report for SOC 2 CC9.2 evidence.
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Vendors assessed
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Time to report

Intelligence Sources Queried for Dropbox

✓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

ThirdProof uses a deterministic rules engine to assign risk tiers. AI writes the narrative — rules drive the decision.

What a ThirdProof assessment covers↓

Sanctions Screening

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

Cyber Risk Assessment

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

Business Registration

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

Adverse Media Analysis

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

Domain & Infrastructure

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

Company Intelligence

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

Trust & Compliance Verification

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

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Dropbox 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

Dropbox FedRAMP Authorization Status

Dropbox is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace and has not pursued FedRAMP authorization. Dropbox maintains SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018 certifications, along with HIPAA and PCI DSS compliance claims. For organizations with federal compliance requirements, FedRAMP-authorized alternatives include Box (Moderate impact level). ThirdProof's assessment independently verifies Dropbox's claimed certifications and assesses whether the vendor's security controls meet your compliance framework requirements.

Dropbox Security Posture

ThirdProof investigated Dropbox across 27 intelligence sources and assigned a Moderate Risk (Tier 3) rating with 86% confidence. Sanctions screening returned clear with no OFAC, EU, or UN matches. Domain reputation is clean across 93 security engines with an A+ SSL/TLS grade. Historical adverse media was flagged in archived sources — organizations should review the full report for details on past security incidents and assess current remediation posture.

Evaluate Dropbox for Your Vendor Program

Your first 5 Dropbox assessments are free — no credit card, no vendor participation required. ThirdProof queries 27 intelligence sources autonomously: OFAC SDN screening, FedRAMP Marketplace verification, business registration, adverse media analysis, cyber risk scoring, and more. Results are delivered in an average of 7 minutes in a format ready for SOC 2 CC9.2, HIPAA, CMMC, and FedRAMP compliance evidence packages.

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Frequently asked about Dropbox

Is Dropbox FedRAMP authorized?+
Dropbox is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of April 2026.
Does Dropbox have SOC 2 Type II?+
Yes — Dropbox holds SOC 2 (Type II not confirmed). Rated High Risk — adverse media flagged. See all 6 findings →
Is Dropbox on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Dropbox returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of April 2026.
What is Dropbox's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Dropbox a risk tier of High Risk with 100% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of April 2026.
Is Dropbox CMMC compliant?+
Dropbox does not hold CMMC certification. Organizations pursuing CMMC Level 2 compliance should assess whether Dropbox's SOC 2 and ISO 27001 controls provide adequate coverage for CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) handling. ThirdProof's assessment evaluates Dropbox against CMMC-relevant security controls as part of the vendor risk assessment.
Does Dropbox have SOC 2 certification?+
Dropbox claims SOC 2 Type II certification on its trust page. However, SOC 2 reports are confidential and no public registry exists for independent verification. ThirdProof's assessment classifies this as "vendor attested" — procurement teams should request the current SOC 2 Type II report directly from Dropbox to verify audit scope, trust service criteria covered, and any exceptions or qualified opinions.
Is Dropbox ISO 27001 certified?+
Dropbox claims ISO 27001 certification on its trust page, but ThirdProof's independent check against the IAF CertSearch registry did not confirm a current certificate. This does not necessarily mean the certification is invalid — not all accredited certification bodies publish to IAF CertSearch. Organizations should request Dropbox's ISO 27001 certificate directly and verify the issuing certification body's accreditation.
Does Dropbox support HIPAA compliance?+
Dropbox offers a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for Business and Enterprise plans, which is a prerequisite for HIPAA-covered entities. ThirdProof's assessment evaluates Dropbox's security controls, encryption posture, and subprocessor chain as part of the HIPAA due diligence assessment. Organizations handling PHI should verify BAA terms and assess whether Dropbox's controls meet their specific HIPAA requirements.
How do I assess Dropbox for third-party security?+
ThirdProof investigates Dropbox autonomously across 27 intelligence sources — including OFAC sanctions screening, domain security analysis, adverse media monitoring, and compliance certification verification. The assessment produces a deterministic risk tier with confidence scoring, formatted for SOC 2 CC9.2, HIPAA, and CMMC compliance evidence packages. Your first 5 investigations are free.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Dropbox?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Dropbox 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 Dropbox a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Dropbox safe to use as a vendor?+
Dropbox is a file storage vendor that handles sensitive organizational documents. 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 Dropbox's full risk profile.
Does Dropbox have SOC 2 certification?+
Yes — Dropbox holds SOC 2 + 6 other certs. Rated High Risk — adverse media flagged. See all 6 findings →
Has Dropbox had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly file storage platforms like Dropbox that handle sensitive organizational documents. 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 Dropbox on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for file storage vendors. ThirdProof screens Dropbox against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Dropbox or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Dropbox for vendor risk?+
Assessing Dropbox as a file storage vendor involves verifying SOC 2 Type II and FedRAMP 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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