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Google Drive Security & Compliance Status

Before you share customer data with Google Drive, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Google Drive 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
— Not Found
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Apr 17, 2026
🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 28.6 years🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs
FedRAMP Status
Google Drive is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
Google Drive has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
Sanctions Screening
Google Drive returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Google Drive a Moderate Risk tier with 99% 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.

Google Drive is part of Google Workspace. Google Workspace is FedRAMP authorized at Moderate impact level.

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
99%

Assessment Preview — 23 Sources Queried

Sanctions ScreeningClear — No matches found
SSL/TLS GradeTLSv1.3
HTTP SecurityB- (65/100)
Domain ReputationClean (no malware associations)
Infrastructure2 open ports, 0 CVEs
Malware & PhishingClean
IP ReputationAbuse score: 0%, 0 reports
Domain Age28.6 years
Certifications (Vendor-Attested)
FedRAMP

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Executive Summary Preview

Google Drive (drive.google.com), a cloud file storage and collaboration service operated by Google, presents a moderate overall risk posture (Tier 3) driven primarily by a nuanced interpretation of recent adverse media coverage and a data retention gap in its AI processing pipeline, offset by an exceptionally strong compliance and infrastructure foundation.

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Key Findings for Google Drive

SeverityFindingSource
criticalRecent data breach or security incident reportedAdverse Media Scan
infoTLS certificate renewal approachingDomain Analysis
infoClean domain reputationThreat Intelligence
lowNo subprocessor page foundSupply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
infoVendor commits to not training on customer dataAI Data Usage Policy

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Recommended Actions

  1. Read the source ransomware coverage articles in full ([BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-drive-ransomware-detection-now-on-by-default-for-paying-users/)) and document your organization's determination on the CRITICAL adverse media finding — this is a proactive security feature announcement, not a breach, but the determination should be recorded in your vendor file.
  2. Request Google Drive's current SOC 2 Type II report: contact your Google Workspace account representative or submit a request via the vendor's [trust page](https://trust.drive.google.com). Many enterprise agreements include NDA-protected access to the full audit report. Also request a bridge letter if the report period ended more than 6 months ago.
  3. Verify ISO 27001 certification for Google Workspace independently: ask your Google account team for a copy of the current ISO/IEC 27001 certificate (including certificate number and expiry date) and cross-reference it against the IAF CertSearch registry at https://www.iafcertsearch.org.
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Intelligence Sources Queried for Google Drive

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

Cyber Risk Assessment

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

Business Registration

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

Adverse Media Analysis

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

Domain & Infrastructure

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

Company Intelligence

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

Trust & Compliance Verification

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

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Google Drive 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 Google Drive

Is Google Drive FedRAMP authorized?+
Google Drive is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of April 2026.
Does Google Drive have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. Google Drive rated Moderate Risk — recent breach reported. See all 6 findings →
Is Google Drive on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Google Drive returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of April 2026.
What is Google Drive's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Google Drive a risk tier of Moderate Risk with 99% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of April 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Google Drive?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Google Drive 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 Google Drive a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Google Drive safe to use as a vendor?+
Google Drive 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 Google Drive's full risk profile.
Does Google Drive have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. Google Drive rated Moderate Risk — recent breach reported. See all 6 findings →
Has Google Drive had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly file storage platforms like Google Drive 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 Google Drive on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for file storage vendors. ThirdProof screens Google Drive against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Google Drive or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Google Drive for vendor risk?+
Assessing Google Drive 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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