Q37
Do you have a current SOC 2 Type II report?
SOC 2 Type II: claimed_with_trust_page
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 RiskSOC 2
⚠ Vendor AttestedFedRAMP
— Not AuthorizedLast 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 queried. 100% confidence. Every Dropbox investigation produces both a risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire — no vendor follow-up required.
Get Dropbox's Full Report Free →5 free investigations|Risk report + auto-filled questionnaire|Avg. 7 minutes
Certification & Compliance Status
Security Questionnaire — Auto-Filled
61 of 133 questions answered for Dropbox
Auto-filled from public evidence • 46% complete
Q38
Do you have ISO 27001 certification?
ISO 27001 claim found on trust page (Vendor attested)
Q41
Are you FedRAMP authorized? At what level?
Not found in FedRAMP marketplace
Q40
Are you HIPAA compliant? Do you sign BAAs?
HIPAA compliance / BAA claim found on trust page (Vendor attested)
Q42
Are you GDPR compliant? Do you have a DPA available?
GDPR compliance / DPA claim found on trust page (Vendor attested)
+ 6 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.
Get Dropbox's Full Report Free →✗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.
◇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
2Tier
High Risk
Dropbox
Vendor Risk Assessment
Confidence Score100%
Based on data availability and source coverage
27
Sources Queried
26
Sources With Data
April 17, 2026
Last Assessed
Executive Summary
AI-generated analysis for Dropbox
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 1.3 enforced with strong cipher suites, and a clean Malware detection service and URLhaus status. The domain has been registered since 1995 and is protected by enterprise-grade registrar controls through MarkMonitor. Dropbox publishes a comprehensive trust and compliance page and maintains a 99.9% contractual uptime SLA with a higher internal target of 99.95%. The vendor operates redundant data centers with active-passive replication across multiple facilities, and its published subprocessor page lists Amazon Web Services and Intigriti — both of which passed sanctions and safety checks. A Data Processing Agreement dated August 23, 2024 with EU Standard Contractual Clauses is publicly available. The primary risk driver for this assessment is Dropbox's historical security incident record, documented across multiple credible media sources:
Key Findings
- A 2024 breach exposing customer credentials and authentication data (Dropbox Sign product)
- A 2022 incident in which threat actors accessed 130 GitHub source code repositories
- A 2016 breach resulting in 68 million user credentials being stolen and sold on the dark web
- A 2011 FTC complaint alleging Dropbox misrepresented its data security practices Additionally, eight certifications — including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and PCI DSS — are claimed on Dropbox's trust pages but could not be independently verified through public registries. Independent registry searches did not return confirmed results for ISO 27001 or PCI DSS. A cross-source contradiction exists between trust page claims and registry findings that procurement teams should resolve by requesting current audit reports directly from the vendor. Overall, Dropbox is a well-established, mature SaaS vendor with robust public documentation and a credible compliance posture — but its repeated breach history and unverified certification claims at a high data access level require conditional approval with specific verification requirements before onboarding for sensitive workloads.
Independence Statement
All evidence in this assessment was independently sourced from public registries, threat intelligence feeds, domain infrastructure analysis, certificate transparency logs, media archives, and sanctions databases without vendor participation or notification.
Investigation Findings
4 findings identified for Dropbox
1 high3 medium
high
Tech Community Discussion: operational
3 Hacker News stories about "Dropbox" related to operational. Top story: "Backblaze has stopped backing up OneDrive and Dropbox folders and maybe others" (1117 points).
medium
Missing Security Headers
dropbox.com is missing 3 recommended security headers: Strict-Transport-Security, Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options.
Source:Domain Analysisdns.google →
medium
Multiple Certificate Issuers (32)
dropbox.com has certificates from 32 different Certificate Authorities. This may indicate inconsistent certificate management practices.
medium
Historical Media Coverage: Data breach exposing customer credentials and authentication data
9 article(s) mention "Dropbox" with risk keywords, severity reduced due to article age: "Dropbox Breach Exposes Customer Credentials, Authentication Data" (Dark Reading) https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxPN2laTkRpYkdZbDkzZXRpVEFVMmJIdDhKS0ppcnFCeUg2b1NaQ2p4eDZXYXczYmhmVnozM015OTZPQWJkYVFPWV9hc09hTGh0MEhYa0dBa2djckxRdEY5NG02Tm9MUFJybnJfelZkT0hFUXd2Ull5TzE0QXB3S3lZNXR2Y0lOWnpNSnk2MzVsSHd5NUxoMnJHV3FjMXRNWmV2RVVhQ2dHY25TUlZ0el93NnJR?oc=5; "Dropbox Breach: Hackers Unauthorizedly Accessed 130 GitHub Source Code Repositor..." (The Hacker News) https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQRWxDM2RmTzdmVy14dDlxaDA2bUZGUXdReWhLQnlCZHhhblVhbjVJTXZna19DeEp1QjRuUGFPcWU0R0tfT2E3SDBqeXh6NWxzRGN3a0h2NkRCT0RZck9oMWZ1Sy1MaTctUk1pLVpEbXRRVE1idkwzSFBhaWtuMVFfYUJR?oc=5; "Dropbox Hacked! Threat Actor Accessed Passwords and Phone Numbers" (Bitdefender) https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQa2R5b2VnR2xremhwWVhTekoyUkRUMTU2QUxyeWt1Nm5HUkZWRW9PcHNQbnkyMEU2aE40NUZvNm43d0lQclVhVEU2eWpmNGRhcXlSRU52U05Ld1lRc0VtdGJ0d2J4eHdIckdneTFNVjFjWHo1SE5JTEduR01EWnh4MENTRGNzYzJ2LXprNS15aXJQNG1feHNBVnB5YmhpMEw1NTB0WTBsbnhqcEJiV3pQa0ZXekhpUnpFdGc?oc=5
✓
Security Strengths
30 positive signals verified
✓
Legal Entity Actively Registered
Business Registration →✓
Low-Confidence Sanctions Matches Only
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening →✓
No Adverse Media Found
Adverse Media Scan →✓
No Adverse Media Signals
Adverse Media Scan (Fallback) →✓
Firmographic Data Available
Company Intelligence →✓
Valid SSL Certificate
Domain Analysis →✓
2 Open Ports Detected
Infrastructure Exposure →✓
Established Domain (30+ years)
Domain Registration →✓
Clean domain reputation
Threat Intelligence →✓
Not Found as FDIC-Insured Institution
FDIC Institution Check →✓
No SEC Enforcement Filings Found
SEC Filing Search →✓
HTTP Security Grade: B+
HTTP Security Scan →✓
Large Certificate Footprint (437 subdomains)
Certificate Transparency →✓
Established Web Presence (29+ years)
Web Archive History →✓
Domain in 50 Threat Intelligence Pulses
Threat Intelligence (OTX) →✓
Low Abuse Score: 1% (1 reports)
IP Reputation →✓
Clean Safe Browsing Status
Malware & Phishing Check →✓
Clean Website Security Scan
Website Security Scan →✓
Certification Claimed: SOC 1
Trust & Compliance Page Scan →✓
Certification Claimed: HIPAA
Trust & Compliance Page Scan →✓
Certification Claimed: GDPR
Trust & Compliance Page Scan →✓
Certification Claimed: SOC 2
Trust & Compliance Page Scan →✓
Certification Claimed: ISO 27001
Trust & Compliance Page Scan →✓
Certification Claimed: ISO 27017
Trust & Compliance Page Scan →✓
Certification Claimed: ISO 27018
Trust & Compliance Page Scan →✓
Certification Claimed: PCI DSS
Trust & Compliance Page Scan →✓
2 Subprocessors Identified
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery →✓
HITRUST Directory Match — Manual Verification Required
Certification Registry Verification →✓
SOC 2 Compliance Claimed on Trust Page
Certification Registry Verification →✓
Deep Document Crawler Results
Deep Document Analysis →Recommended Actions
Steps to address findings for Dropbox
- 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.
- 4
Request a complete and current subprocessor list from Dropbox beyond the two entries currently published at [trust.dropbox.com/subprocessors](https://trust.dropbox.com/subprocessors). For a platform of Dropbox's scale, a two-entry list is likely incomplete. Confirm whether any subprocessors access your specific data, and verify they meet equivalent security standards.
- 5
Clarify Dropbox's AI data handling policy as it relates to your organization's data — specifically whether Dropbox Dash or other AI features process your stored files, whether customer data is used to train or fine-tune AI models, and whether an enterprise opt-out is available. Review the [Dropbox privacy policy](https://www.dropbox.com/privacy) and request a written statement from your account team if the policy language is ambiguous for your use case.
- 6
Document this assessment with a reviewer signature and retention date to satisfy SOC 2 Trust Services Criterion CC9.2 third-party risk management evidence requirements. Retain for the duration of the vendor relationship and through the next SOC 2 audit cycle.
Intelligence Sources Queried
27 sources in this assessment
26of 27 sources returned data
IP Reputation
AI Data Usage Policy
Threat Intelligence (OTX)
Adverse Media Scan
Certification Registry Verification
Certificate Transparency
Deep Document Analysis
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
AI Research Agent
Data Coverage Notes
Some data sources may have had limited availability during this assessment. This does not reflect negatively on the vendor.
- The AI data usage policy scan found Dropbox's privacy policy at dropbox.com but could not extract a definitive training commitment, retention policy, or named third-party AI providers from the policy text. The distinction between Dropbox's AI feature usage (Dropbox Dash, AI-assisted search) and training on customer data remains unclear from public documentation alone.
- Independent registry verification for ISO 27001 (IAF CertSearch) and PCI DSS (Visa service provider listing) returned no results for Dropbox. This may reflect registry incompleteness rather than absence of certification — direct vendor documentation is required to resolve this gap.
- The subprocessor page at trust.dropbox.com listed only 2 subprocessors (Amazon Web Services and Intigriti). This appears to be a materially incomplete list for a platform of Dropbox's scale and complexity; organizations should request a full subprocessor list and confirm whether the published page reflects all entities that access customer data.
- HITRUST directory verification returned a possible match at 90% confidence but could not be confirmed as the same Dropbox entity without manual verification with the HITRUST Alliance.
- The research agent timed out before completing its questionnaire enrichment phase, meaning some questionnaire answers may lack supplementary evidence that could have been retrieved with additional processing time.
- Historical adverse media articles were retrieved from Google News archives; original article content was not fetched in all cases, so specific breach dates and remediation details beyond headline-level summaries are not available in this evidence set.
183+
Vendors assessed
98%
Average confidence
<2 min
Time to report
Security & Compliance Profile
46% complete · 61/133 questions answered from public sourcesAre you Dropbox? Claim this profile to complete your security record. Buyers are reviewing this profile now.
Claim this profile →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.
Compliance Resources
→ HIPAA Vendor Risk Assessment with ThirdProof→ CMMC Level 2 Supply Chain Risk Assessment→ ABA Model Rule 1.6 Vendor Due Diligence for Law Firms→ FedRAMP Authorized Vendor List→ FedRAMP Vendor Authorization Status Guide→ Sanctions Screening for Vendor Due Diligence→ Vendor Due Diligence Checklist→ All 27 Intelligence Sources
Seeing this in an audit? ThirdProof lets you investigate Dropbox and every other vendor in your stack — average report time: 7 minutes. Get Dropbox's Full Report Free →
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.
Also investigate these vendors
Dropbox is in your vendor stack. Can you prove you assessed them?
SOC 2 CC9.2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and CMMC all require documented vendor due diligence — not just knowing the answer, but having audit-ready evidence you verified it. Most compliance teams can't produce that documentation on demand.
ThirdProof investigates Dropbox across 27 intelligence sources in an average of 7 minutes — sanctions screening, cyber posture, SOC 2 verification, FedRAMP status, and more. Every investigation produces two deliverables: an audit-ready risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire your prospects and auditors expect to see.
✓ 5 free investigations✓ Risk report + auto-filled questionnaire✓ No credit card required✓ Average report time: 7 minutes
Replaces $600–$900 in manual compliance consulting time per vendor assessed.