360 ADVANCED SERVES AS INDEPENDENT ASSESSOR FOR THE FIRST FEDRAMP® 20X CLASS C CERTIFICATION

Engagement with Perplexity puts 360 Advanced's people-led, AI-enabled assessment approach to work under FedRAMP's newest rules

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 360 Advanced, a people-first, technology-forward cybersecurity and compliance firm, today announced it served as the independent assessor for the first cloud service offering to earn a fully CR26-compliant FedRAMP^® 20x Class C Certification. 360 Advanced conducted the independent assessment of Perplexity Enterprise and API Platform, which FedRAMP confirmed on October 28, 2026.

Under CR26, independent assessors verify that security measures are implemented as documented and validate that they produce their intended outcomes, reviewing them at a technical level. For the Perplexity engagement, 360 Advanced:

• Assessed the Key Security Indicators within the minimum assessment scope
• Evaluated the automated validation methods supporting each indicator
• Reviewed machine-readable evidence

The certification carries no fixed expiration date and remains in effect as long as the offering continues to meet ongoing certification requirements, including an independent assessment at least once per year. 360 Advanced will continue to support Perplexity's ongoing certification, including the annual independent assessment required to keep the Class C Certification in effect.

"Perplexity set out to do something no organization had done before, and their team approached FedRAMP 20x with the transparency and engineering discipline the new rules demand. CR26 asks assessors to evaluate security at a technical level and confirm it delivers real outcomes, and 360 Advanced led the way on this first-ever certification. As a leading adopter of AI in cybersecurity compliance, and the independent assurance team for AI companies shaping the future, we live our mission: led by people, powered by AI, for the future of cybersecurity compliance. We congratulate Perplexity on this historic certification and are proud to have served as the independent assessor for the first fully CR26-compliant Class C offering," said Dan Collins, CEO and Founder of 360 Advanced.

Organizations preparing for FedRAMP 20x can learn more about 360 Advanced's FedRAMP assessment services here: 360 Advanced's FedRAMP services page.

About 360 Advanced, Inc
360 Advanced is a technology-forward cybersecurity and compliance firm, specializing in assessments and certifications. By combining AI-enabled technology, proven processes, and experienced professionals, we deliver efficient, high-quality engagements grounded in human judgment. Our unified teams work across services and frameworks to help organizations navigate evolving compliance requirements and emerging technologies, while reducing redundant fieldwork and demands on client resources. For more than 20 years, we've served as trusted advisors to businesses seeking to demonstrate credibility, expand market access, and unlock new opportunities for growth. For more information, visit www.360advanced.com.

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About Perplexity
Founded in 2022 by former members of OpenAI, Meta, Quora, Bing and Databricks, Perplexity AI is the builder of the world's first generally available conversational answer engine that draws from credible sources in real-time and directly answers users' questions with sourcing and citations. The company's mission is to give people access to concise and trustworthy information. Visit www.perplexity.ai or download from the App Store to learn more.

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