Perplexity Earns First FedRAMP 20x Class C Certification Under CR26

Nov 2, 2026
Perplexity Enterprise and API Platform earned the first fully CR26 compliant FedRAMP 20x Class C certification, following an independent assessment by 360 Advanced.

360 Advanced said in a press release that it served as the independent assessor for the first cloud service to earn a fully CR26 compliant FedRAMP 20x Class C certification. FedRAMP confirmed the certification for the Perplexity Enterprise and API Platform on 28 October.

The platform, provided by Perplexity AI, underwent an assessment covering required Key Security Indicators, automated validation methods and machine readable evidence. Under CR26, assessors verify that documented security measures are implemented and produce their intended outcomes.

The certification has no fixed expiration date. It remains active while the service meets continuing requirements, including an independent assessment at least once each year. 360 Advanced will support Perplexity with those annual assessments.

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