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GitLab Security & Compliance Status

Before you share customer data with GitLab, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated GitLab 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 Risk
SOC 2
⚠ Vendor Attested
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Mar 25, 2026
🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 3 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 22.2 years🟢Infrastructure: 3 open ports, 0 CVEs
FedRAMP Status
GitLab is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
GitLab has a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page. Claim is vendor-attested — no public registry exists for independent verification.
Sanctions Screening
GitLab returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned GitLab a Moderate Risk tier with 95% 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.

GitLab is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace.

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 3 — Moderate Risk
Assessment
Conditional
Confidence
95%

Assessment Preview — 23 Sources Queried

Sanctions ScreeningClear — No matches found
SSL/TLS GradeTLSv1.3
HTTP SecurityC (50/100)
Domain ReputationClean (no malware associations)
Infrastructure3 open ports, 0 CVEs
Malware & PhishingClean
IP ReputationAbuse score: 0%, 3 reports
Domain Age22.2 years
Certifications (Vendor-Attested)
SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSCSA STAR

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Executive Summary Preview

GitLab (gitlab.com) is a well-established DevOps platform with a 22-year domain history, publicly traded on NASDAQ (GTLB), and no sanctions matches across OFAC, EU, or UN watchlists. The rule engine has assigned a Tier 3 (Moderate Risk) rating with a 95% confidence score, reflecting a combination of strong foundational signals offset by a documented third-party breach incident and several compliance verification gaps.

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Key Findings for GitLab

SeverityFindingSource
highSignificant adverse media in historical archivesHistorical Media Search
infoTLS certificate renewal approachingDomain Analysis
infoClean domain reputationThreat Intelligence
mediumServices exposed on CDN edge serverInfrastructure Exposure
low4 certifications claimed but not independently verifiedTrust & Compliance Page Scan

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Recommended Actions

  1. Request GitLab's current SOC 2 Type II report and bridge letter: visit https://trust.gitlab.com, navigate to the Documents section, and request access — Drata-hosted trust reports often provide a self-serve access request form. If unavailable, contact security@gitlab.com. Target receipt within 30 days.
  2. Download GitLab's ISO 27001 certificate directly from https://trust.gitlab.com — GitLab states the certificate (covering ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018) is available in multiple languages. Confirm the certificate's validity dates and scope match your use case.
  3. Audit your organization's GitLab instance (SaaS or self-managed) for exposed secrets within the next 30 days using GitLab's built-in Secret Detection feature (Settings > Security & Compliance > Secret Detection). Rotate any secrets identified. Reference GitLab's documentation at https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/application_security/secret_detection/.
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183+
Vendors assessed
98%
Average confidence
<2 min
Time to report

Intelligence Sources Queried for GitLab

✓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 GitLab on any OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions list? Are any officers or affiliates flagged?

Cyber Risk Assessment

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

Business Registration

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

Adverse Media Analysis

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

Domain & Infrastructure

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

Company Intelligence

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

Trust & Compliance Verification

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

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has GitLab 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

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Frequently asked about GitLab

Is GitLab FedRAMP authorized?+
GitLab is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
Does GitLab have SOC 2 Type II?+
Yes — GitLab holds SOC 2 (Type II not confirmed). Rated Moderate Risk — significant adverse media. See all 8 findings →
Is GitLab on the OFAC sanctions list?+
GitLab returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of March 2026.
What is GitLab's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned GitLab 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 GitLab?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of GitLab 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 GitLab a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is GitLab safe to use as a vendor?+
GitLab is a developer tools vendor that handles source code and deployment credentials. 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 GitLab's full risk profile.
Does GitLab have SOC 2 certification?+
Yes — GitLab holds SOC 2 + 3 other certs. Rated Moderate Risk — significant adverse media. See all 8 findings →
Has GitLab had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly developer tools platforms like GitLab that handle source code and deployment credentials. 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 GitLab on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for developer tools vendors. ThirdProof screens GitLab against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If GitLab or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess GitLab for vendor risk?+
Assessing GitLab as a developer tools vendor involves verifying SOC 2 and code security practices 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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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 GitLab 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.

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