FedRAMP 20x

FedRAMP 20x is a reworked version of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, the US government's security certification process for cloud services used by federal agencies. Launched by the General Services Administration in 2025, it aims to replace long, document-heavy authorization reviews with automated, evidence-based checks that cloud vendors can run continuously. For vendors selling AI tools to federal agencies, it changes what proof of security must look like and how quickly a product can be approved, so compliance teams should track its requirements closely.

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StandardsUS2026-11-04

First AI Company Earns FedRAMP 20x Class C, Resetting Federal Vendor Eligibility

Perplexity has become the first AI company to receive a full FedRAMP 20x Class C authorization under the 2026 Consolidated Rules. The certification covers Perplexity Enterprise and its application programming interface (API) Platform for use by the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Security is now measured through outcome-based Key Security Indicators rather than narrative documentation, changing what vendors must demonstrate to qualify.

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