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BambooHR Vendor Risk Assessment — Full Report

Before you share customer data with BambooHR, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated BambooHR 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 4Low Risk
SOC 2
— Not Found
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Mar 5, 2026
🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 16.7 years🟢Infrastructure: 11 open ports, 0 CVEs
FedRAMP Status
BambooHR is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
BambooHR has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
Sanctions Screening
BambooHR returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned BambooHR a Moderate Risk tier with 95% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.

22 sources queried. 92% confidence. Every BambooHR investigation produces both a risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire — no vendor follow-up required.

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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.

BambooHR is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace.

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
4Tier

Low Risk

BambooHR

Vendor Risk Assessment

Confidence Score92%

Based on data availability and source coverage

22

Sources Queried

20

Sources With Data

March 5, 2026

Last Assessed

Executive Summary

AI-generated analysis for BambooHR

BambooHR presents a low overall risk profile, consistent with its Tier 4 rating and 92% confidence score.

Area Requiring Attention

The vendor demonstrates strong foundational trust signals: a 16-year established domain presence, clean reputation across all major threat intelligence and malware detection platforms, no adverse media, no sanctions matches, and infrastructure backed by Cloudflare's CDN with a clean IP abuse record. The primary areas requiring attention are modest technical hygiene gaps — specifically, an incomplete HTTP security header configuration and a relatively large public port footprint attributable to Cloudflare's infrastructure — alongside unverified compliance certifications that should be confirmed through direct documentation. No critical or high-severity findings were identified, and the vendor's overall security posture is appropriate for a medium data access level engagement.

Independence Statement

All evidence supporting this report was independently sourced from external data providers and public registries without vendor participation or input.

Investigation Findings

2 findings identified for BambooHR

2 medium
medium

Missing Security Headers

bamboohr.com is missing 2 recommended security headers: Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options.

medium

HTTP Security Grade: C

bamboohr.com received a mediocre grade (C). Some security headers are configured but improvements are needed.

Security Strengths

24 positive signals verified

No LEI Registry Match (Expected for Most Companies)

Business Registration

No Sanctions Matches Found

Sanctions & Watchlist Screening

No Adverse Media Signals

Adverse Media Scan (Fallback)

Firmographic Data Available

Company Intelligence

Valid SSL Certificate

Domain Analysis

11 Open Ports Detected

Infrastructure Exposure

Established Domain (16+ years)

Domain Registration

Clean Domain Reputation

Threat Intelligence

Well-Known Domain

Threat Intelligence

No Hacker News Mentions

Tech Community Sentiment

SSL/TLS Scan Pending

SSL/TLS Analysis

Certificate Transparency Unavailable

Certificate Transparency

Established Web Presence (16+ years)

Web Archive History

Domain in 4 Threat Intelligence Pulses

Threat Intelligence (OTX)

Clean IP Reputation

IP Reputation

Clean Safe Browsing Status

Malware & Phishing Check

Clean Website Scan

Website Security Scan

Certification Claimed: SOC 2

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: SOC 1

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: PCI DSS

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Not Found as FDIC-Insured Institution

FDIC Institution Check

No SEC Enforcement Filings Found

SEC Filing Search

No Historical Adverse Media Found

Historical Media Search

Recommended Actions

Steps to address findings for BambooHR

  1. 1

    Request SOC 2 Type II and SOC 1 audit reports from BambooHR's security team — contact security@bamboohr.com or use the documentation request mechanism on https://trust.bamboohr.com. Also request the PCI DSS Attestation of Compliance (AoC). Target receipt within 30 days of vendor onboarding.

  2. 2

    Confirm the application-layer security header configuration by asking BambooHR to provide documentation or a scan report of their application environment (e.g., app.bamboohr.com). Tools like HTTP security scanner (observatory.mozilla.org) can be used to independently verify the application subdomain configuration.

  3. 3

    Request BambooHR's complete and current subprocessor list directly from their privacy or legal team, or retrieve it from https://trust.bamboohr.com/subprocessors. Verify the list is current and review any subprocessors that handle employee personal data for GDPR Article 28 compliance alignment.

  4. 4

    Schedule an SSL/TLS configuration review at next annual renewal — either request BambooHR's TLS configuration documentation or rerun the SSL analysis check when results are available to confirm modern cipher suites and protocol versions are in use.

  5. 5

    Document the open port review outcome in your vendor risk record — confirm with BambooHR in writing which ports are Cloudflare-managed versus application-owned, and retain this as part of your vendor due diligence file.

Intelligence Sources Queried

22 sources in this assessment

20of 22 sources returned data
IP Reputation
Threat Intelligence (OTX)
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
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
Trust & Compliance Page Scan
Website Security Scan
Threat Intelligence
Web Archive History
Domain Registration
Certificate Transparency
SSL/TLS Analysis

Data Coverage Notes

Some data sources may have had limited availability during this assessment. This does not reflect negatively on the vendor.

  • SSL/TLS deep analysis (cipher suites, certificate chain, protocol support) was not available at the time of assessment — the scan returned a pending DNS status with no cached results. This represents a gap in the cryptographic configuration review.
  • Certificate transparency log data was unavailable due to a source error, limiting the ability to enumerate BambooHR's full subdomain certificate issuance history.
  • The subprocessor discovery returned only one entry from trust.bamboohr.com, but the extracted entity name appears to be marketing page text rather than a valid subprocessor name, suggesting the subprocessor list page may not have been parsed correctly. The actual third-party subprocessor roster could not be fully assessed.
  • External cyber risk scoring was not available for this assessment, which would have provided an additional independent signal on BambooHR's security hygiene across their broader infrastructure.
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Vendors assessed
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What a ThirdProof assessment covers

Sanctions Screening

Is BambooHR on any OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions list? Are any officers or affiliates flagged?

Cyber Risk Assessment

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

Business Registration

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

Adverse Media Analysis

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

Domain & Infrastructure

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

Company Intelligence

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

Trust & Compliance Verification

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

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has BambooHR 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

BambooHR HR Data Security Context

BambooHR processes sensitive employee data including PII, compensation information, and benefits enrollment records. BambooHR claims SOC 2, SOC 1, and PCI DSS compliance. ThirdProof investigated BambooHR across 27 intelligence sources and assigned a Low Risk (Tier 4) rating with 80% confidence. Organizations subject to HIPAA should verify whether BambooHR's benefits administration features fall within the scope of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA). The HTTP security grade of C (50/100) and 11 open ports should be documented in your vendor risk register.

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Frequently asked about BambooHR

Is BambooHR FedRAMP authorized?+
BambooHR is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
Does BambooHR have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. BambooHR rated Moderate Risk — subprocessor page incomplete. See all 6 findings →
Is BambooHR on the OFAC sanctions list?+
BambooHR returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of March 2026.
What is BambooHR's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned BambooHR 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 BambooHR?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of BambooHR 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 BambooHR a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is BambooHR safe to use as a vendor?+
BambooHR is a HR vendor that handles employee PII and compensation 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 BambooHR's full risk profile.
Does BambooHR have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. BambooHR rated Moderate Risk — subprocessor page incomplete. See all 6 findings →
Has BambooHR had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly HR platforms like BambooHR that handle employee PII and compensation 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 BambooHR on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for HR vendors. ThirdProof screens BambooHR against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If BambooHR or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess BambooHR for vendor risk?+
Assessing BambooHR as a HR vendor involves verifying SOC 2 Type II and GDPR/data privacy 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.

BambooHR 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 BambooHR 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.