Columbus Technologies wins CMMC Level 2 certification

Columbus Technologies and Services said June 24, 2026, that it has earned Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 after an independent C3PAO assessment. The designation signals the company has met DoD cybersecurity requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information and supports its work with federal customers.

Why it matters: - CMMC Level 2 certification validates Columbus Technologies and Services’ ability to protect Controlled Unclassified Information across federal programs. - The certification can help reduce supply chain risk for government customers and prime contractors. - The result strengthens Columbus’ contract readiness for work tied to defense and other federal missions.

What happened: - Columbus Technologies and Services announced June 24, 2026, that it achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 Level 2. - An authorized Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization, or C3PAO, completed the independent assessment. - The announcement was made from Greenbelt, Maryland.

The details: - The CMMC program was established by the U.S. Department of Defense to improve protection of Controlled Unclassified Information in the Defense Industrial Base. - CMMC Level 2 requires full implementation of 110 security controls in NIST Special Publication 800-171. - Columbus said the certification confirms robust, auditable security controls, formal policies, documented procedures and continuous monitoring in its assessed environment. - Columbus said the certification supports continued compliance with evolving federal cybersecurity requirements. - Columbus said the assessed status reinforces trust with government customers and partners. - Columbus Technologies and Services provides technology, engineering, scientific and professional support services to U.S. federal government customers, including the Department of Defense and NASA. - The company says its work focuses on secure, reliable solutions for complex and highly regulated environments. More information is available here.

Between the lines: - Earning Level 2 through a third-party assessment puts Columbus in a smaller group of contractors that have cleared a more formal federal cybersecurity hurdle. - For federal vendors, CMMC status is becoming a practical signal of readiness as agencies push harder on supply-chain security. - Columbus CEO Ajay Handa called the certification a milestone and said it validates the company’s ability to protect CUI and support DoD, NASA and federal customers.

What's next: - Columbus is expected to use the certification to support ongoing federal contract pursuits and renewals. - The company said it will continue maintaining compliance as federal cybersecurity expectations evolve. - The certification should help Columbus preserve access to mission-critical work that requires higher assurance around sensitive data and systems.