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Dropbox FedRAMP Authorization, CMMC & SOC 2 Compliance Status

Before you share customer data with Dropbox, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Dropbox 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 3Moderate Risk
SOC 2
⚠ Vendor Attested
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Mar 21, 2026
🟡IP Reputation: Abuse score: 1%, 1 report🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 30.8 years🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs
FedRAMP Status
Dropbox is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
Dropbox has a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page. Claim is vendor-attested — no public registry exists for independent verification.
Sanctions Screening
Dropbox returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Dropbox a High Risk tier with 100% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.

24 sources queried. 94% confidence. Every Dropbox 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.

Dropbox is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. Dropbox maintains SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications.

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
3Tier

Moderate Risk

Dropbox

Vendor Risk Assessment

Confidence Score94%

Based on data availability and source coverage

24

Sources Queried

23

Sources With Data

March 21, 2026

Last Assessed

Executive Summary

AI-generated analysis for Dropbox

Dropbox (dropbox.com) is a publicly traded, established cloud storage and collaboration platform operating as DROPBOX, INC. (LEI: 549300JCDF7UAR6TJR51, incorporated in Delaware), assessed at Risk Tier 3 (Moderate Risk) with a 94% confidence score. Dropbox is a mature, well-known vendor with a 30-year domain history and a comprehensive published compliance posture. Positive signals identified during this investigation include:

Key Findings

  • Clean sanctions and watchlist screening with no OFAC, EU, or UN matches
  • A minimal infrastructure footprint of only 2 open ports (80, 443) with zero known CVEs — well below the SaaS industry average of 8–12 open ports, representing a tightly controlled attack surface
  • Clean IP reputation (0% abuse score), clean Malware detection service status, and a zero threat score on website security scanning
  • An HTTP security grade of B- (65/100) from HTTP security scanner, indicating most security controls are in place
  • An active, dedicated trust portal at trust.dropbox.com with a broad compliance portfolio claimed, including SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and CSA STAR Level 2
  • No current adverse media signals in the past 12 months; no SEC enforcement filings
  • The trust portal is powered by Drata, indicating structured compliance program management Areas requiring attention before approval include the following:
  • The current TLS certificate for dropbox.com expires in approximately 24 days, creating an imminent availability and trust risk if not renewed
  • All 10 compliance certifications are vendor-attested only — none could be independently verified through a public registry during this investigation; actual audit reports should be requested
  • Historical breach media coverage spanning 2011–2024 documents multiple security incidents, with the most recent in May 2024 involving unauthorized access to passwords and phone numbers via the Dropbox Sign product; this pattern warrants scrutiny of current incident response maturity
  • Dropbox's AI data usage policy does not clearly state whether customer data is used for model training, which is a material concern for organizations storing sensitive files
  • The OTX threat intelligence pulse count of 50 is attributable to Dropbox's status as a large, high-traffic file-sharing platform commonly abused by threat actors in phishing and malware delivery campaigns — this is consistent with infrastructure of this scale and does not reflect a direct risk posture of the vendor itself Overall, Dropbox presents a moderate risk posture appropriate for a conditional engagement. The vendor's compliance breadth is notable but requires verification through direct report procurement, and the imminent certificate expiry and unclear AI training practices must be resolved before the relationship is finalized.

Independence Statement

All evidence cited in this report was independently sourced from external data registries, public threat intelligence databases, certificate transparency logs, DNS infrastructure analysis, and archived media without participation, input, or review by Dropbox or any of its representatives.

Investigation Findings

5 findings identified for Dropbox

5 medium
medium

SSL Certificate Expiring Soon

The SSL certificate for dropbox.com expires in 24 days.

medium

Missing Security Headers

dropbox.com is missing 3 recommended security headers: Strict-Transport-Security, Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options.

medium

Multiple Certificate Issuers (32)

dropbox.com has certificates from 32 different Certificate Authorities. This may indicate inconsistent certificate management practices.

medium

Historical Media Coverage: data breach

4 article(s) mention "Dropbox" with risk keywords, severity reduced due to article age: "Dropbox Suffers Data Breach From Phishing Attack, Exposing Customer and Employee..." (GitGuardian Blog) https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTE1uS3RyYjR0R1R5UmpKOFpFQ0ZGYU51c0FXMjl3YmJ3d09QYk9CS0xVNmFoXzNXMTUyalp6b2dZNzJhTkg3cVhRS2Yzcy03d3pQNnJ3NDhueExDcEhHeDk1TGlnT29rN2hFaFc0TWhOeWJ5UzA?oc=5; "Dropbox Hacked! Threat Actor Accessed Passwords and Phone Numbers" (Bitdefender) https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQa2R5b2VnR2xremhwWVhTekoyUkRUMTU2QUxyeWt1Nm5HUkZWRW9PcHNQbnkyMEU2aE40NUZvNm43d0lQclVhVEU2eWpmNGRhcXlSRU52U05Ld1lRc0VtdGJ0d2J4eHdIckdneTFNVjFjWHo1SE5JTEduR01EWnh4MENTRGNzYzJ2LXprNS15aXJQNG1feHNBVnB5YmhpMEw1NTB0WTBsbnhqcEJiV3pQa0ZXekhpUnpFdGc?oc=5; "Nearly 7 Million Dropbox Passwords Have Been Hacked" (Business Insider) https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTFBYWEN0eHM4RFVUdnFLOTVmSDVTRGttaHlFRGtSX2duQ3A2amFGUjdjZ0ItemVMR1lzZG5rOE9CZ1ZxVjlTQks1LTdobnBQRjd6dkVnazk1NzV0U2M5Qmo0a1dWSTU?oc=5

medium

AI Training Data Practices Unclear

dropbox.com has an AI-related policy page but does not clearly state whether customer data is used for AI model training.

Security Strengths

31 positive signals verified

AI Data Retention Policy Not Specified

AI Data Usage Policy

Legal Entity Actively Registered

Business Registration

Entity Found in Regulatory Database — Dropbox Bermuda

Sanctions & Watchlist Screening

No Adverse Media Signals

Adverse Media Scan (Fallback)

Firmographic Data Available

Company Intelligence

2 Open Ports Detected

Infrastructure Exposure

Established Domain (30+ years)

Domain Registration

Threat Intelligence Partially Available

Threat Intelligence

Notable Tech Community Presence

Tech Community Sentiment

HTTP Security Grade: B-

HTTP Security Scan

Large Certificate Footprint (436 subdomains)

Certificate Transparency

Established Web Presence (29+ years)

Web Archive History

Domain in 50 Threat Intelligence Pulses

Threat Intelligence (OTX)

Clean IP Reputation

IP Reputation

Clean Safe Browsing Status

Malware & Phishing Check

Clean Website Security Scan

Website Security Scan

Certification Claimed: SOC 1

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: HIPAA

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: GDPR

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: CCPA

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: SOC 2

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: ISO 27001

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: ISO 27017

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: ISO 27018

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: PCI DSS

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: CSA STAR

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Not Found as FDIC-Insured Institution

FDIC Institution Check

No SEC Enforcement Filings Found

SEC Filing Search

HITRUST Directory Match — Manual Verification Required

Certification Registry Verification

SOC 2 Compliance Claimed on Trust Page

Certification Registry Verification

Recommended Actions

Steps to address findings for Dropbox

  1. 1

    IMMEDIATE (within 10 days): Verify TLS certificate renewal status for dropbox.com by contacting Dropbox at security@dropbox.com or through your account representative — the certificate expires in approximately 24 days and must be confirmed renewed before April 14, 2026.

  2. 2

    HIGH PRIORITY (within 30 days): Obtain Dropbox's current SOC 2 Type II report and bridge letter by submitting a request through trust.dropbox.com or asking your Dropbox account team — the trust portal is powered by Drata and many documents are available on request.

  3. 3

    HIGH PRIORITY (within 30 days): Request written clarification on Dropbox's AI training data practices — specifically whether customer file content is used for model training, whether opt-out is available, and which (if any) third-party AI providers process customer data. Review the DPA at dropbox.com/terms/dpa for any training prohibitions.

  4. 4

    WITHIN 60 DAYS: Request Dropbox's ISO 27001 certificate (certificate number and valid-through date from their accredited certification body) and confirm it covers the Dropbox product(s) in scope for your environment. Their trust portal at trust.dropbox.com references updated ISO certificates for the current certification cycle.

  5. 5

    WITHIN 60 DAYS: Review Dropbox's post-incident documentation for the May 2024 Dropbox Sign breach, including root cause analysis and remediation actions taken, and document findings in your vendor risk register.

  6. 6

    WITHIN 90 DAYS: Review the full subprocessor list manually at https://trust.dropbox.com/subprocessors and run your organization's standard third-party screening on each identified subprocessor, particularly those with access to file content.

  7. 7

    ANNUAL: Set a recurring annual review to re-request the SOC 2 Type II report and ISO 27001 certificate, and to re-run this risk assessment. Retain all documents with a reviewer signature per SOC 2 CC9.2 requirements.

Intelligence Sources Queried

24 sources in this assessment

23of 24 sources returned data
IP Reputation
AI Data Usage Policy
Threat Intelligence (OTX)
Certification Registry Verification
Certificate Transparency
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
SSL/TLS Analysis
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
Trust & Compliance Page Scan
Website Security Scan
Web Archive History
Domain Registration
Threat Intelligence

Data Coverage Notes

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

  • External cyber risk scoring was not available for this assessment; no independent cyber risk score could be benchmarked against the SaaS industry average of 76.
  • Domain reputation data from automated threat intelligence scanning was partially unavailable; manual verification is recommended at threat intelligence engine.com/gui/domain/dropbox.com.
  • ISO 27001 registry verification via IAF CertSearch returned no match for Dropbox; this may reflect a registry indexing lag or a certification held under a subsidiary name rather than the absence of the certification itself.
  • PCI DSS service provider listing verification via the Visa registry returned no match; Dropbox's PCI DSS claim could not be confirmed through this channel and should be verified by requesting the current Attestation of Compliance directly.
  • The subprocessor data extraction from trust.dropbox.com returned a parsing artifact rather than a complete subprocessor list; the full subprocessor inventory should be reviewed manually at trust.dropbox.com
  • HITRUST certification status could not be confirmed; a possible directory match was found at 90% confidence but was insufficient to confirm certification — direct verification with the HITRUST Alliance is required.
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What a ThirdProof assessment covers

Sanctions Screening

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

Cyber Risk Assessment

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

Business Registration

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

Adverse Media Analysis

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

Domain & Infrastructure

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

Company Intelligence

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

Trust & Compliance Verification

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

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Dropbox 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

Dropbox FedRAMP Authorization Status

Dropbox is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace and has not pursued FedRAMP authorization. Dropbox maintains SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018 certifications, along with HIPAA and PCI DSS compliance claims. For organizations with federal compliance requirements, FedRAMP-authorized alternatives include Box (Moderate impact level). ThirdProof's assessment independently verifies Dropbox's claimed certifications and assesses whether the vendor's security controls meet your compliance framework requirements.

Dropbox Security Posture

ThirdProof investigated Dropbox across 27 intelligence sources and assigned a Moderate Risk (Tier 3) rating with 86% confidence. Sanctions screening returned clear with no OFAC, EU, or UN matches. Domain reputation is clean across 93 security engines with an A+ SSL/TLS grade. Historical adverse media was flagged in archived sources — organizations should review the full report for details on past security incidents and assess current remediation posture.

Evaluate Dropbox for Your Vendor Program

Your first 5 Dropbox assessments are free — no credit card, no vendor participation required. ThirdProof queries 27 intelligence sources autonomously: OFAC SDN screening, FedRAMP Marketplace verification, business registration, adverse media analysis, cyber risk scoring, and more. Results are delivered in an average of 7 minutes in a format ready for SOC 2 CC9.2, HIPAA, CMMC, and FedRAMP compliance evidence packages.

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Frequently asked about Dropbox

Is Dropbox FedRAMP authorized?+
Dropbox is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of April 2026.
Does Dropbox have SOC 2 Type II?+
Yes — Dropbox holds SOC 2 (Type II not confirmed). Rated High Risk — adverse media flagged. See all 6 findings →
Is Dropbox on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Dropbox returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of April 2026.
What is Dropbox's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Dropbox a risk tier of High Risk with 100% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of April 2026.
Is Dropbox CMMC compliant?+
Dropbox does not hold CMMC certification. Organizations pursuing CMMC Level 2 compliance should assess whether Dropbox's SOC 2 and ISO 27001 controls provide adequate coverage for CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) handling. ThirdProof's assessment evaluates Dropbox against CMMC-relevant security controls as part of the vendor risk assessment.
Does Dropbox have SOC 2 certification?+
Dropbox claims SOC 2 Type II certification on its trust page. However, SOC 2 reports are confidential and no public registry exists for independent verification. ThirdProof's assessment classifies this as "vendor attested" — procurement teams should request the current SOC 2 Type II report directly from Dropbox to verify audit scope, trust service criteria covered, and any exceptions or qualified opinions.
Is Dropbox ISO 27001 certified?+
Dropbox claims ISO 27001 certification on its trust page, but ThirdProof's independent check against the IAF CertSearch registry did not confirm a current certificate. This does not necessarily mean the certification is invalid — not all accredited certification bodies publish to IAF CertSearch. Organizations should request Dropbox's ISO 27001 certificate directly and verify the issuing certification body's accreditation.
Does Dropbox support HIPAA compliance?+
Dropbox offers a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for Business and Enterprise plans, which is a prerequisite for HIPAA-covered entities. ThirdProof's assessment evaluates Dropbox's security controls, encryption posture, and subprocessor chain as part of the HIPAA due diligence assessment. Organizations handling PHI should verify BAA terms and assess whether Dropbox's controls meet their specific HIPAA requirements.
How do I assess Dropbox for third-party security?+
ThirdProof investigates Dropbox autonomously across 27 intelligence sources — including OFAC sanctions screening, domain security analysis, adverse media monitoring, and compliance certification verification. The assessment produces a deterministic risk tier with confidence scoring, formatted for SOC 2 CC9.2, HIPAA, and CMMC compliance evidence packages. Your first 5 investigations are free.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Dropbox?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Dropbox 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 Dropbox a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Dropbox safe to use as a vendor?+
Dropbox 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 Dropbox's full risk profile.
Does Dropbox have SOC 2 certification?+
Yes — Dropbox holds SOC 2 + 6 other certs. Rated High Risk — adverse media flagged. See all 6 findings →
Has Dropbox had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly file storage platforms like Dropbox 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 Dropbox on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for file storage vendors. ThirdProof screens Dropbox against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Dropbox or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Dropbox for vendor risk?+
Assessing Dropbox 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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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.

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