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Breadcrumb Home About Us Press Releases Optiv + ClearShark Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Strengthening Federal Cybersecurity Leadership September 25, 2025 Optiv + ClearShark Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Strengthening Federal Cybersecurity Leadership Empowering Partners to Meet Federal Security Standards and Stay Contract-Ready CHANTILLY, Va. — Sept. 25, 2025 — Optiv + ClearShark, the leading cybersecurity and IT solutions provider focused exclusively on serving the U.S. federal government, today announced it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 certification, which validates the company’s ability to protect sensitive government data and meet the U.S. Department of Defense’s highest security expectations for contractors. The CMMC program requires contractors in the defense industrial base to meet rigorous cybersecurity requirements to safeguard sensitive, unclassified information. Level 2 certification demonstrates Optiv + ClearShark’s implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls for controlled unclassified information (CUI), ensuring compliance with upcoming federal mandates and reinforcing trust with clients and vendor partners to safeguard their missions while maintaining uninterrupted eligibility for federal contracts. Optiv + ClearShark’s CMMC Level 2 certification highlights its readiness in a market where many are still navigating early compliance stages. Combined with deep federal expertise, security clearances and a robust vendor-engineering team, the certification sets the company apart as a trusted leader in cybersecurity. “We believe nothing should stand in the way of making our government more secure,” said Daniel Wilbricht, president of Optiv + ClearShark. “Achieving CMMC 2.0 certification is more than a compliance milestone — it’s a demonstration of our deep commitment to protecting national security and helping agencies overcome their most complex cybersecurity challenges.” With this certification, Optiv + ClearShark enables partners aiming to do business with the federal government to engage through a trusted, compliant supply chain partner. This achievement puts partners ahead of the curve as CMMC requirements become contractually enforced, with penalties on the horizon for noncompliance. “Earning CMMC 2.0 certification is an achievement that reflects the discipline and rigor our teams bring to every engagement,” said Michael Saintcross, senior vice president of revenue at Optiv + ClearShark. "As a trusted partner and supplier among the few CMMC 2.0 technology providers, this certification ensures we can deliver secure, compliant and mission-ready solutions that empower our federal customers to move forward with confidence.” For the latest news and updates from Optiv, visit https://www.optiv.com/company/optiv-newsroom. Follow OptivLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optiv-incFacebook: www.facebook.com/optivincYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/OptivIncBlog: www.optiv.com/explore-optiv-insights/blog Optiv Security: Secure greatness.® Optiv is the cyber advisory and solutions leader, delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit www.optiv.com. Share:
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Optiv Security: Secure greatness.® Optiv is the cyber advisory and solutions leader, delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit www.optiv.com.