On May 12, Intelligent Waves, announced that it has successfully achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. This milestone reinforces Intelligent Waves’ commitment to safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and positions it among a select group of organizations authorized to support critical Department of War (DoW) programs.
CMMC Level 2 certification represents a rigorous, independently assessed validation of an organization’s ability to implement and sustain 110 security practices aligned with National Institute of Standards and Technology SP 800-171. The process requires significant investment in cybersecurity architecture, policy development, continuous monitoring, and workforce training, often taking months to years to operationalize fully.
“This certification is more than a compliance milestone, it is a strategic inflection point and business enabler,” said James Howell, chief information officer at Intelligent Waves. “It validates our operational maturity, strengthens trust with our partners, and demonstrates our commitment to protecting sensitive national security information.”
An estimated 80,000 companies across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) are expected to require CMMC Level 2 certification to remain eligible for DoW contracts. However, only a small percentage have achieved certification to date, creating a significant competitive divide between compliant and non-compliant organizations, the company said.
A cornerstone of Intelligent Waves’ cybersecurity strategy is adopting Hypori to enable secure Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) access and eliminate CUI exposure on endpoint devices.
Source: Intelligent Waves
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