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Google Cloud Vendor Risk Assessment — Full Report

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

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

Risk Tier
Tier 3Moderate Risk
SOC 2
⚠ Vendor Attested
FedRAMP
✓ Authorized
Last Assessed
Mar 4, 2026
🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 28.5 years🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs🟢Sanctions: Clear — No matches found
FedRAMP Status
Google Cloud is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as Authorized (Moderate) as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
Google Cloud has a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page. Claim is vendor-attested — no public registry exists for independent verification.
Sanctions Screening
Google Cloud returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Google Cloud a Moderate Risk tier with 82% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.

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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.

Google Cloud Platform authorized at Moderate impact level.

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

Google Cloud

Vendor Risk Assessment

Confidence Score90%

Based on data availability and source coverage

22

Sources Queried

19

Sources With Data

March 4, 2026

Last Assessed

Executive Summary

AI-generated analysis for Google Cloud

Google Cloud is a globally recognized hyperscale cloud infrastructure provider operated by Google LLC, assessed here at Tier 3 (Moderate Risk) driven primarily by a negative community reputation score on threat intelligence platforms and eleven compliance certifications that are vendor-attested but not independently verified through public registries.

Area Requiring Attention

The domain itself is technically sound — 28+ years of registration history, an A+ HTTP security scanner grade, clean IP reputation, zero malware flags across all security engines, and no sanctions or adverse media signals. The Tier 3 designation reflects the automated scoring of the anomalous community reputation signal and the absence of independently verified certification evidence, rather than any indication of active threat activity or organizational misconduct. For a retail organization placing Google Cloud in or near the cardholder data environment, the primary risk management obligation is to obtain audit-ready documentation — SOC 2 Type II reports, the PCI DSS Attestation of Compliance, and a fully executed Data Processing Agreement — to satisfy PCI-DSS 4.0 Requirement 12.8 and GDPR/CCPA obligations.

Independence Statement

All evidence supporting this assessment was independently sourced from external data providers, public registries, and open-source intelligence without vendor participation or review.

Investigation Findings

4 findings identified for Google Cloud

2 medium2 low
medium

Infrastructure Warning Tags

Infrastructure scanner has tagged cloud.google.com's infrastructure with: self-signed. These may indicate security hygiene concerns.

medium

Low Community Reputation Score

"cloud.google.com" has a negative community reputation score of -41 on Threat Intelligence engine, indicating the community has flagged this domain negatively.

low

Young Entity Registration

GOOGLE CLOUD MEXICO S DE RL DE CV was first registered approximately 12 months ago.

low

No Email Infrastructure

cloud.google.com has no MX records, meaning it cannot receive email directly.

Security Strengths

34 positive signals verified

2 Open Ports Detected

Infrastructure Exposure

Legal Entity Actively Registered

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

Security Headers Present

Domain Analysis

Established Domain (28+ years)

Domain Registration

Clean Domain Reputation

Threat Intelligence

Well-Known Domain

Threat Intelligence

Notable Tech Community Presence

Tech Community Sentiment

HTTP Security Grade: A+

HTTP Security Scan

SSL/TLS Grade: B

SSL/TLS Analysis

Certificate Transparency Unavailable

Certificate Transparency

Web Archive History Unavailable

Web Archive History

No 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: HITRUST

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: PCI DSS

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: FedRAMP

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: Cyber Essentials

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: StateRAMP

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: NIST

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Subprocessor Page Found, No Entries Parsed

Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery

Not Found as FDIC-Insured Institution

FDIC Institution Check

No SEC Enforcement Filings Found

SEC Filing Search

No Relevant Historical Media Coverage

Historical Media Search

Recommended Actions

Steps to address findings for Google Cloud

  1. 1

    Obtain Google Cloud's current SOC 2 Type II report: contact your Google Cloud account representative or submit a request through the Google Cloud compliance portal at https://cloud.google.com/security/compliance. Many customers access these reports under a standard NDA. Retain the report in your TPSP documentation file — your QSA will request it during PCI assessment fieldwork.

  2. 2

    Obtain and execute a Google Cloud Data Processing Agreement (DPA): navigate to https://cloud.google.com/terms/data-processing-addendum to review Google Cloud's standard DPA, which addresses GDPR Article 28 and CCPA service provider requirements. Ensure the DPA is signed and on file before processing any EU consumer data or California resident data through Google Cloud services.

  3. 3

    Obtain Google Cloud's PCI DSS Attestation of Compliance (AoC) and Responsibility Summary Matrix: request these documents through your Google Cloud account team. The Responsibility Summary Matrix is critical — it documents which PCI DSS 4.0 controls Google manages on your behalf and which controls remain your organization's obligation. Map these against your own control set to identify gaps before your next QSA assessment.

  4. 4

    Resolve the subprocessor visibility gap: manually review the subprocessor list at https://cloud.google.com/security/subprocessors and identify any subprocessors that operate in jurisdictions of concern or that handle cardholder data. Document this review in your third-party risk register as evidence of PCI-DSS 12.8.5 compliance (maintaining information about which requirements each TPSP manages).

  5. 5

    Monitor Google Cloud account suspension risk as an operational continuity control: the tech community evidence surfaces a documented pattern of automated account suspensions affecting Google Cloud customers (multiple high-engagement threads, including accounts suspended without human review). Before relying on Google Cloud for payment processing or other business-critical workloads, ensure your organization has a written support escalation path, an active support contract at an appropriate tier, and a documented business continuity plan in the event of an unplanned service interruption.

  6. 6

    Verify the FedRAMP authorization status independently: if your organization requires FedRAMP-authorized cloud services (e.g., for federal contracts or StateRAMP-aligned state programs), verify authorization status directly at https://marketplace.fedramp.gov by searching for 'Google Cloud' and confirming the specific service offering, authorization type, and sponsoring agency. Do not rely solely on the vendor's compliance page listing.

Intelligence Sources Queried

22 sources in this assessment

19of 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
SSL/TLS Analysis
Trust & Compliance Page Scan
Website Security Scan
Threat Intelligence
Domain Registration
Certificate Transparency
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
Web Archive History

Data Coverage Notes

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

  • Certificate Transparency log data was unavailable during this assessment; subdomain enumeration and certificate issuance history could not be independently verified from this source.
  • Web archive history data was unavailable; independent corroboration of the domain's longitudinal presence could not be retrieved from this source, though WHOIS data confirms 28+ years of registration.
  • The vendor's subprocessor page at cloud.google.com was located but could not be parsed into structured entries due to a non-standard page format; individual subprocessors could not be screened for sanctions or safety flags.
  • External cyber risk scoring data was not available for this assessment; quantitative security posture benchmarking against industry peers could not be performed.
  • Domain reputation data from an additional threat intelligence source could not be retrieved; the reputation analysis relies on available engine results only.
  • The FedRAMP Marketplace registry query did not return an independently verified match for cloud.google.com, preventing upgrade of the FedRAMP certification claim from vendor-attested to independently verified status.
183+
Vendors assessed
98%
Average confidence
<2 min
Time to report
What a ThirdProof assessment covers

Sanctions Screening

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

Cyber Risk Assessment

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

Business Registration

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

Adverse Media Analysis

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

Domain & Infrastructure

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

Company Intelligence

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

Trust & Compliance Verification

Does Google Cloud 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 Cloud 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 Cloud 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 Cloud

Is Google Cloud FedRAMP authorized?+
Yes, Google Cloud holds FedRAMP Moderate authorization as of March 2026.
Does Google Cloud have SOC 2 Type II?+
Yes — Google Cloud holds SOC 2 (Type II not confirmed). Rated Moderate Risk — subprocessor list unavailable. See all 2 findings →
Is Google Cloud on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Google Cloud returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of March 2026.
What is Google Cloud's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Google Cloud a risk tier of Moderate Risk with 82% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of March 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Google Cloud?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Google Cloud 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 Cloud a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Google Cloud safe to use as a vendor?+
Google Cloud is a cloud infrastructure vendor that handles organizational workloads and 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 Google Cloud's full risk profile.
Does Google Cloud have SOC 2 certification?+
Yes — Google Cloud holds SOC 2 + 9 other certs. Rated Moderate Risk — subprocessor list unavailable. See all 2 findings →
Has Google Cloud had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly cloud infrastructure platforms like Google Cloud that handle organizational workloads and 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 Google Cloud on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for cloud infrastructure vendors. ThirdProof screens Google Cloud against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Google Cloud or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Google Cloud for vendor risk?+
Assessing Google Cloud as a cloud infrastructure vendor involves verifying SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, 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.

Google Cloud 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 Google Cloud 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

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