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OpenAI Security & Compliance Status

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

Risk Tier
Tier 2 — High Risk
SOC 2
⚠ Vendor Attested
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Mar 25, 2026
🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 19.2 years🟢Infrastructure: 13 open ports, 0 CVEs
SOC 2 Status
OpenAI has a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page. Claim is vendor-attested — no public registry exists for independent verification.
Sanctions Screening
OpenAI returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned OpenAI a High Risk tier with 87% 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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◇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 2 — High Risk
Assessment
Conditional
Confidence
87%

Assessment Preview — 23 Sources Queried

Sanctions ScreeningClear — No matches found
SSL/TLS GradeTLSv1.3
HTTP SecurityB (75/100)
Domain ReputationClean (no malware associations)
Infrastructure13 open ports, 0 CVEs
Malware & PhishingClean
IP ReputationAbuse score: 0%, 0 reports
Domain Age19.2 years
Certifications (Vendor-Attested)
SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSCSA STARFedRAMP

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Executive Summary Preview

OpenAI (openai.com) is a high-profile artificial intelligence platform rated Tier 2 (High Risk) by ThirdProof's rule engine, reflecting a combination of documented security incidents reported in archived media and unresolved gaps in independently verifiable compliance posture. This rating warrants a conditional engagement posture pending resolution of specific requirements outlined in this report.

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Key Findings for OpenAI

SeverityFindingSource
criticalCritical adverse media in historical archivesHistorical Media Search
infoTLS certificate renewal approachingDomain Analysis
infoClean domain reputationThreat Intelligence
low5 certifications claimed but not independently verifiedTrust & Compliance Page Scan
infoModerate threat intelligence signalsThreat Intelligence (OTX)

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Recommended Actions

  1. Request OpenAI's SOC 2 Type II audit report and bridge letter — visit trust.openai.com or email security@openai.com. Ask for the most recent audit period and confirm coverage includes the API platform services relevant to your use case. Complete within 30 days.
  2. Obtain OpenAI's Data Protection Addendum (DPA) and API-specific data retention and training use terms in writing. Ask specifically: (1) Is customer API data used to train models? (2) What is the default prompt retention period? (3) Can zero-retention mode be enabled for your account? Request these via your account representative or through trust.openai.com. Complete within 30 days.
  3. Request post-incident summaries for the November 2025 Mixpanel/API user data incident and the March 2026 reported breach. Ask OpenAI's security team to confirm the scope of affected data, the remediation steps taken, and any control changes implemented. Retain documentation in your vendor risk register.
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Vendors assessed
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Average confidence
<2 min
Time to report

Intelligence Sources Queried for OpenAI

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

Cyber Risk Assessment

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

Business Registration

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

Adverse Media Analysis

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

Domain & Infrastructure

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

Company Intelligence

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

Trust & Compliance Verification

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

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has OpenAI 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 OpenAI

Does OpenAI have SOC 2 Type II?+
Yes — OpenAI holds SOC 2 (Type II not confirmed). Rated High Risk — Critical adverse media in historical .... See all 6 findings →
Is OpenAI on the OFAC sanctions list?+
OpenAI returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of March 2026.
What is OpenAI's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned OpenAI a risk tier of High Risk with 87% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of March 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for OpenAI?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of OpenAI 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 OpenAI a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is OpenAI safe to use as a vendor?+
OpenAI is a AI platform vendor that handles organizational 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 OpenAI's full risk profile.
Does OpenAI have SOC 2 certification?+
Yes — OpenAI holds SOC 2 + 4 other certs. Rated High Risk — Critical adverse media in historical .... See all 6 findings →
Is OpenAI FedRAMP authorized?+
FedRAMP authorization is relevant for government contractors evaluating AI platform platforms. Based on ThirdProof's assessment, OpenAI is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. Organizations with federal compliance requirements should verify this directly and consider alternative vendors with FedRAMP authorization where required.
Has OpenAI had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly AI platform platforms like OpenAI that handle organizational 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 OpenAI on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for AI platform vendors. ThirdProof screens OpenAI against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If OpenAI or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess OpenAI for vendor risk?+
Assessing OpenAI as a AI platform 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.

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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.

ThirdProof investigates OpenAI 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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