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Splunk Security & Compliance Status

Before you share customer data with Splunk, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Splunk across 27 intelligence sources — here's what we found.

✓ FedRAMP Status: Authorized (Moderate) — verified against marketplace.fedramp.gov

Risk Tier
Tier 3 — Moderate Risk
SOC 2
— Not Found
FedRAMP
✓ Authorized
Last Assessed
Apr 4, 2026
🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.2🟢Domain Age: 24.3 years🟢Infrastructure: 1 open port, 0 CVEs
FedRAMP Status
Splunk is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as Authorized (Moderate) as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
Splunk has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
Sanctions Screening
Splunk returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Splunk a Moderate Risk tier with 98% 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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✓FedRAMP Authorized (Moderate)

Verified against FedRAMP Marketplace API as of March 2026

Verified against the official FedRAMP Marketplace API as of March 2026.

Splunk Cloud 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
98%

Assessment Preview — 23 Sources Queried

Sanctions ScreeningClear — No matches found
SSL/TLS GradeTLSv1.2
HTTP SecurityC (50/100)
Domain ReputationClean (no malware associations)
Infrastructure1 open port, 0 CVEs
Malware & PhishingClean
IP ReputationAbuse score: 0%, 0 reports
Domain Age24.3 years
Certifications (Vendor-Attested)
FedRAMP

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Executive Summary Preview

Splunk (splunk.com), a leading enterprise data analytics platform now operating as a subsidiary of Cisco, presents a Tier 3 (Moderate Risk) profile based on independent evidence gathered across 24 data sources. The overall posture reflects a well-established, reputable vendor with meaningful compliance investments, offset by several documentation and configuration gaps that warrant attention for buyers granting critical data access.

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Key Findings for Splunk

SeverityFindingSource
infoClean domain reputationThreat Intelligence
mediumSubprocessor page contains placeholder contentSupply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
lowModerate security header configurationHTTP Security Scan
mediumAI model training requires customer opt-outAI Data Usage Policy

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Recommended Actions

  1. Obtain Splunk's complete subprocessor list directly from their privacy team (privacy@splunk.com or via Cisco's privacy portal) — request an itemized list with entity names, processing countries, and data categories. This is the highest-priority action for GDPR-compliant deployments and should be completed before go-live.
  2. Confirm the AI data sharing opt-out is active in your Splunk Enterprise Security settings — navigate to the settings panel and document the current state with a screenshot. Additionally, request written confirmation from your account team clarifying which data categories are covered by the opt-out versus opt-in mechanisms across your contracted product tier.
  3. Request Splunk's current SOC 2 Type II report and bridge letter — Splunk claims SOC 2 compliance on their trust documentation page (docs.splunk.com/Documentation/SplunkCloud/latest/Service/SplunkCloudservice). Contact your account team or Splunk's security team and ask for the most recent Type II report; many enterprise customers can access this through the Splunk trust portal or via an NDA.
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Vendors assessed
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Average confidence
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Time to report

Intelligence Sources Queried for Splunk

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

Cyber Risk Assessment

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

Business Registration

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

Adverse Media Analysis

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

Domain & Infrastructure

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

Company Intelligence

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

Trust & Compliance Verification

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

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Splunk 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 Splunk

Is Splunk FedRAMP authorized?+
Yes, Splunk holds FedRAMP Moderate authorization as of April 2026.
Does Splunk have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. Splunk rated Moderate Risk — subprocessor page incomplete. See all 4 findings →
Is Splunk on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Splunk returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of April 2026.
What is Splunk's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Splunk a risk tier of Moderate Risk with 98% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of April 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Splunk?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Splunk 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 Splunk a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Splunk safe to use as a vendor?+
Splunk is a observability vendor that handles application logs, traces, and metrics. 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 Splunk's full risk profile.
Does Splunk have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. Splunk rated Moderate Risk — subprocessor page incomplete. See all 4 findings →
Has Splunk had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly observability platforms like Splunk that handle application logs, traces, and metrics. 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 Splunk on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for observability vendors. ThirdProof screens Splunk against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Splunk or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Splunk for vendor risk?+
Assessing Splunk as a observability 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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Splunk 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 Splunk 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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✓ 5 free investigations✓ Risk report + auto-filled questionnaire✓ No credit card required✓ Average report time: 7 minutes

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