360 Advanced is a compliance-focused cybersecurity consultancy based in St. Petersburg, Florida, with 20 years in business and a track record of success helping companies improve their security postures and meet compliance mandates.

In this review, we look at 360 Advanced’s standout services and how it compares to similar firms by experience, service focus, & pricing

PCI QSA Services

360 Advanced is a registered Qualified Security Assessor with the PCI Security Standards Council. This means they are licensed to perform a full range of PCI-related services, from gap assessments or readiness assessments right through to your Attestation of Compliance (AOC) or Report on Compliance (ROC).

We have matched 360 Advanced with our clients working towards PCI compliance from Level 3 to Level 1, including as Service Providers, and had positive feedback.

HITRUST Consultants

With two of its directors on the HITRUST council, 360 Advanced is among the most experienced consultancies in this framework. Whether you’re considering the new E1 Essentials certification or heading towards an R1 or R2, 360 Advanced can help you efficiently move from gap assessment to certification.

For a deep dive on how 360 Advanced helps companies attain HITRUST certification, see their webinar below.

Multiple Compliance Requirements

In our view, 360 Advanced is a strong choice of cybersecurity consultant if your firm has or will have requirements from multiple compliance frameworks. Having one firm handle your PCI assessments and another work on your HIPAA compliance adds both complexity and cost, yet it is difficult to find individual consultancies with the necessary experience to assist with multiple compliance frameworks.

Consultancies with multi-framework credentials are typically the most expensive, but we have not found that to be the case with 360 Advanced.

Managed Security

360 Advanced also has a unique model for their Managed Security Program. For those companies looking to build or improve their security program quickly, 360 Advanced provides a tiered MSP program that can be upgraded as your company scales or downgraded as you develop internal capabilities.

Another standout feature of 360 Advanced’s managed security services is the use of a dedicated personnel member who oversees your security program development. In a market where MSSP vendors have increasingly sought to “productize” their services, automate everything, and remove the human component, 360 Advanced’s approach is noteworthy. More than just scans and reports, this managed security service includes guidance and leadership to strengthen security programs for the long term.

Network Assured Review

We have matched 360 Advanced with clients for a range of engagements, including PCI QSA services, HITRUST consultancy, and security assessments. We have consistently received positive feedback on the quality of their service and their value for money.

Relative to other consultancies, we have found their service reliable, expertise high (particularly in HITRUST, for which they are among the most credentialled), and their pricing transparent.