Acuative Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification: A New Gold Standard in Defense Cybersecurity

by Prathik Jayaprakash

Acuative, a leading global provider of managed network services and secure technology solutions, today announced that its managed network service enclave solution has achieved the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 status (C3PAO). This assessment was conducted by A-LIGN, a premier authorized CMMC assessment organization.

This certification confirms that Acuative's solution meets the stringent security requirements of NIST Special Publication 800-171 Revision 2, as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations.

Achieving CMMC Level 2 is a major milestone, proving Acuative’s ability to meet the Department of Defense’s (DoD) rigorous standards for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). To earn this status, Acuative successfully implemented and verified all 110 security controls defined in the NIST framework. Notably, Acuative met 320 specific control objectives with zero "partially-met" findings, highlighting its operational maturity and robust security posture.

"The CMMC Level 2 audit was significantly more prescriptive and demanding than other compliance frameworks, including FISMA," said Greg Hill, Director of Practice Development at Acuative. "The process required us to demonstrate that our security controls are fully operationalized, not just documented on paper. This validates the strength of our security program and the trust our defense customers place in us."

"Cybersecurity is now a fundamental part of mission readiness for any organization supporting the DoD," added Chad Mead, Chief Technology Officer at Acuative. "Meeting all 110 controls with zero deficiencies is a feat our entire team is proud of. It proves that Acuative is fully prepared to help the Defense Industrial Base modernize and scale with total confidence."

The assessment included an on-site review at Acuative’s Equinix processing facility, where auditors verified the physical and environmental security of the data center. With this certification, Acuative enters a 36-month cycle, during which it will continue to perform annual self-assessments and quarterly maintenance.

Acuative’s CMMC-aligned solutions help organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) meet their compliance mandates, modernize infrastructure, and safeguard critical government data.