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Intercom Vendor Risk Assessment — Full Report

Before you share customer data with Intercom, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Intercom 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
— Not Found
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Mar 4, 2026
🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 32.3 years🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs
FedRAMP Status
Intercom is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
Intercom has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
Sanctions Screening
Intercom returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Intercom a Moderate Risk tier with 100% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.

22 sources queried. 76% confidence. Every Intercom 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.

Intercom 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
3Tier

Moderate Risk

Intercom

Vendor Risk Assessment

Confidence Score76%

Based on data availability and source coverage

22

Sources Queried

18

Sources With Data

March 4, 2026

Last Assessed

Executive Summary

AI-generated analysis for Intercom

Intercom is a well-established SaaS customer communications platform with a 32-year domain history, clean malware and threat reputation across 94 security engines, and no active adverse media signals.

Area Requiring Attention

The Tier 3 (Moderate Risk) rating is driven primarily by gaps in independently verifiable compliance documentation, a moderate HTTP security header configuration, and an unresolved sanctions screening data gap requiring manual follow-up. The adverse media findings referencing the keyword 'hacked' were determined to be entirely unrelated to the vendor — they concern a North Carolina high school's physical intercom system — and carry no bearing on Intercom the company's risk posture. For retail and e-commerce deployments, the absence of independently verified PCI-DSS and SOC 2 compliance documentation represents the most material gap requiring resolution before full onboarding.

Independence Statement

All evidence underpinning this assessment was sourced independently through external data providers and public registries without vendor participation, notification, or the ability to influence findings.

Investigation Findings

4 findings identified for Intercom

4 medium
medium

Sanctions Screening Unavailable

A critical data source was unavailable during this investigation. Manual verification is recommended.

medium

Missing Security Headers

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

medium

HTTP Security Grade: C

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

medium

Historical Media Coverage: hacked

2 article(s) mention "Intercom" with risk keywords, severity reduced due to article age: "Enloe High School intercom hacked, broadcasts possible anti-Semitic, violent rem..."; "A North Carolina high school intercom system was allegedly hacked by a person ma..."

Security Strengths

21 positive signals verified

Legal Entity Actively Registered

Business Registration

No Adverse Media Signals

Adverse Media Scan (Fallback)

Firmographic Data Available

Company Intelligence

Valid SSL Certificate

Domain Analysis

2 Open Ports Detected

Infrastructure Exposure

Established Domain (32+ years)

Domain Registration

Clean Domain Reputation

Threat Intelligence

Well-Known Domain

Threat Intelligence

Minimal Tech Community Discussion

Tech Community Sentiment

SSL/TLS Scan Pending

SSL/TLS Analysis

Certificate Transparency Unavailable

Certificate Transparency

Established Web Presence (29+ 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: GDPR

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: CCPA

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

Recommended Actions

Steps to address findings for Intercom

  1. 1

    Resolve the sanctions screening gap: manually verify Intercom against the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list (https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/) and the EU Consolidated Sanctions List (https://eeas.europa.eu/topics/sanctions-policy) before completing onboarding. Document the result in your vendor risk register.

  2. 2

    Obtain a Data Processing Agreement (DPA): contact Intercom's legal or security team via their trust page (https://trust.intercom.com) to request a signed DPA covering GDPR Article 28 and CCPA 'service provider' obligations. Many SaaS vendors of this scale have a standard DPA available for download — check https://www.intercom.com/legal for self-serve options.

  3. 3

    Request Intercom's SOC 2 Type II report: reach out to their security team (security@intercom.com or through https://trust.intercom.com) to request the most recent SOC 2 Type II audit report under NDA. Review the report's scope and bridge letter to confirm controls remain in place.

  4. 4

    Manually review the subprocessor list: navigate to https://trust.intercom.com/subprocessors to manually identify Intercom's subprocessors. Cross-reference any subprocessors that may handle your customer data against OFAC and Malware detection service. Document this review to satisfy PCI-DSS 12.8.5 shared responsibility mapping.

  5. 5

    Request a PCI-DSS Responsibility Matrix: ask Intercom's compliance team for a shared responsibility matrix (or equivalent Responsibility Summary) clarifying which PCI-DSS 4.0 controls Intercom manages versus which remain the organization's responsibility. This is required documentation for your QSA under PCI-DSS 12.8.5.

  6. 6

    Document this assessment in your TPSP register: retain this ThirdProof report alongside the vendor's DPA, SOC 2 report, and signed written agreement to satisfy PCI-DSS 4.0 Requirement 12.8.2 documented due diligence obligations. Your QSA will request this package during assessment fieldwork.

Intelligence Sources Queried

22 sources in this assessment

18of 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
Malware & Phishing Check
SEC Filing Search
Infrastructure Exposure
Trust & Compliance Page Scan
Website Security Scan
Threat Intelligence
Web Archive History
Domain Registration
Certificate Transparency
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening
SSL/TLS Analysis
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery

Data Coverage Notes

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

  • Sanctions and watchlist screening was unavailable during this investigation. Manual verification against OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions lists is recommended before final vendor approval. ThirdProof will re-run this check at the next scheduled assessment.
  • SSL/TLS deep configuration analysis did not return results during this assessment period — only DNS-level status was confirmed. A full cipher suite and certificate chain evaluation could not be completed.
  • Certificate transparency log data was unavailable, preventing a full enumeration of Intercom's subdomain certificate issuance history.
  • Intercom's subprocessor page at trust.intercom.com was located but could not be parsed into structured data due to a non-standard page format. Individual subprocessor screening could not be completed. Manual review of this page is recommended.
  • External cyber risk scoring was not available for this assessment, limiting the ability to benchmark Intercom's security posture against industry peers.
  • The Legal Entity Registry LEI match returned an entity named 'SARL OREP' in France with 'INTERCOM' appearing in the registered address — this does not appear to represent the SaaS vendor Intercom (intercom.com) and was not used as evidence in this assessment. The name match was flagged as unverified by the source.
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Vendors assessed
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What a ThirdProof assessment covers

Sanctions Screening

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

Cyber Risk Assessment

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

Business Registration

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

Adverse Media Analysis

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

Domain & Infrastructure

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

Company Intelligence

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

Trust & Compliance Verification

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

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Intercom 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 Intercom

Is Intercom FedRAMP authorized?+
Intercom is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of April 2026.
Does Intercom have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. Intercom rated Moderate Risk — No subprocessor page found. See all 6 findings →
Is Intercom on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Intercom returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of April 2026.
What is Intercom's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Intercom a risk tier of Moderate Risk with 100% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of April 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Intercom?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Intercom 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 Intercom a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Intercom safe to use as a vendor?+
Intercom is a customer support vendor that handles customer PII and support records. 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 Intercom's full risk profile.
Does Intercom have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. Intercom rated Moderate Risk — No subprocessor page found. See all 6 findings →
Has Intercom had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly customer support platforms like Intercom that handle customer PII and support records. 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 Intercom on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for customer support vendors. ThirdProof screens Intercom against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Intercom or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Intercom for vendor risk?+
Assessing Intercom as a customer support vendor involves verifying SOC 2 Type II and applicable industry standards 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.

Intercom 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 Intercom 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.