# FedRAMP Certifies Perplexity AI Platform

On October 28, 2026, FedRAMP confirmed that Perplexity Enterprise and its API Platform received the first fully compliant FedRAMP 20x Class C certification under CR26, following an independent assessment by 360 Advanced. The certification makes the services available for use by GSA and USDA. It has no fixed expiration date, but continued authorization requires ongoing compliance and an independent assessment at least annually. Nearly 100 products have entered the FedRAMP 20x process, signaling a growing pathway for cloud and AI providers that can demonstrate the required security outcomes.

- Federal buyers and contractors should verify the service’s current authorization and the requirements applicable to their specific workload. A FedRAMP Moderate listing alone does not establish approval for every CUI use case; separate agency or DoD Impact Level requirements may apply.
- Cloud and AI providers can view the Class C certification as a route to agency adoption, while accounting for recurring compliance and annual independent-assessment costs.
- Assessment firms may see ongoing demand from providers pursuing FedRAMP 20x certification and maintaining authorization.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud Services
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

### Vendors
- Perplexity AI (FedRAMP 20x Class C-certified cloud service provider)
- 360 Advanced (Independent assessor)

### Key Quotes
> saw perplexity enterprise show up as fedramp 20x class c (moderate) on the marketplace this week, it was class b last week.
> — Original poster

### Sources
- [360 ADVANCED SERVES AS INDEPENDENT ASSESSOR FOR THE FIRST FEDRAMP® 20X CLASS C CERTIFICATION](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/360-advanced-serves-as-independent-assessor-for-the-first-fedramp-20x-class-c-certification-302926902.html) - PR Newswire
- [perplexity enterprise is fedramp moderate now, anyone using it for cui?](https://www.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1xm2sgw/perplexity_enterprise_is_fedramp_moderate_now) - reddit-cmmc
- [FedRAMP 20x picks up steam with first full ‘Class C’ certification to AI company | FedScoop](https://fedscoop.com/fedramp-20x-first-full-class-c-certification-ai-company) - FedScoop