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Gusto Security & Compliance Status

Before you share customer data with Gusto, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Gusto 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
Mar 25, 2026
🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 30.6 years🟢Infrastructure: 13 open ports, 0 CVEs
FedRAMP Status
Gusto is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
Gusto has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
Sanctions Screening
Gusto returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Gusto a Moderate 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.

Gusto 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
100%

Assessment Preview — 23 Sources Queried

Sanctions ScreeningClear — 3 matches checked, none confirmed
SSL/TLS GradeTLSv1.3
HTTP SecurityB (75/100)
Domain ReputationClean (no malware associations)
Infrastructure13 open ports, 0 CVEs
Malware & PhishingClean
IP ReputationAbuse score: 0%, 0 reports
Domain Age30.6 years

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Executive Summary Preview

Gusto (gusto.com) is an established HR, payroll, and benefits SaaS platform assessed at Tier 3 (Moderate Risk), reflecting a mature and largely well-configured vendor with a small number of supply chain transparency and AI data governance gaps that warrant attention before full approval.

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Key Findings for Gusto

SeverityFindingSource
infoTLS certificate renewal approachingDomain Analysis
infoClean domain reputationThreat Intelligence
lowSubprocessor page contains placeholder contentSupply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
mediumAI model training requires customer opt-outAI Data Usage Policy

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Recommended Actions

  1. Request Gusto's current SOC 2 Type II report and a bridge letter covering the period to today — contact their security team directly or check https://trust.gusto.com, where many vendors make reports available under NDA. Ask whether the report covers the payroll and HR processing environment specifically.
  2. Obtain a complete subprocessor list from Gusto by contacting their privacy team. The published page at https://trust.gusto.com/subprocessors was not populated at time of assessment — request a current list directly and incorporate it into your vendor risk register.
  3. Clarify the scope and mechanism of Gusto's AI model training opt-out by reviewing your Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Gusto. If processing sensitive employee data through AI features, require written confirmation that opt-out is in effect and document it. Review https://docs.gusto.com/app-integrations/docs/mcp for the current policy.
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Intelligence Sources Queried for Gusto

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

Cyber Risk Assessment

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

Business Registration

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

Adverse Media Analysis

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

Domain & Infrastructure

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

Company Intelligence

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

Trust & Compliance Verification

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

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Gusto 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 Gusto

Is Gusto FedRAMP authorized?+
Gusto is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
Does Gusto have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. Gusto rated Moderate Risk — subprocessor page incomplete. See all 4 findings →
Is Gusto on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Gusto returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of March 2026.
What is Gusto's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Gusto a risk tier of Moderate Risk with 100% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of March 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Gusto?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Gusto 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 Gusto a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Gusto safe to use as a vendor?+
Gusto is a payroll vendor that handles employee SSN, bank account, and tax 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 Gusto's full risk profile.
Does Gusto have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. Gusto rated Moderate Risk — subprocessor page incomplete. See all 4 findings →
Has Gusto had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly payroll platforms like Gusto that handle employee SSN, bank account, and tax 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 Gusto on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for payroll vendors. ThirdProof screens Gusto against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Gusto or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Gusto for vendor risk?+
Assessing Gusto as a payroll vendor involves verifying SOC 2 Type II and data privacy regulations 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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