Redspin is proud to announce that our Managed Security Services (MSS) environment achieved CMMC Level 2 certification with a perfect score, reinforcing our credibility as a trusted External Service Provider (ESP) for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
This achievement demonstrates our expertise and positions us as a leader in CMMC compliance, attracting clients seeking reliable security partners.
The Process
CMMC is designed to validate that organizations are truly implementing strong cybersecurity practices to protect sensitive defense information. Redspin is one of the first companies to have become an Authorized Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 3rd Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) in CMMC’s early days. We have the largest in‑house team of assessors and have conducted approximately 25% of all CMMC Level 2 assessments completed across the DIB to date. Our extensive experience underscores our leadership and deep understanding of CMMC requirements. As such, we understand the importance of being fully prepared and compliant with this critical cybersecurity measure.
Mindful of the high bar, we committed to ensuring our own managed security services (MSS) line of business is held to the exact same standard as organizations seeking certification (OSC). Our MSS environment was assessed by an independent C3PAO, ensuring objective validation of its ability to securely operate systems that store, process, and transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Getting independent verification reinforces Redspin’s capabilities, credibility, and trustworthiness as an External Service Provider (ESP) for organizations pursuing or maintaining CMMC.
Why It Matters
Achieving a perfect 110 score for Level 2 certification confirms that our managed service environment fully meets all 110 CMMC security requirements across the 14 domains aligned with NIST 800-171 Rev.2. This compliance certification highlights our capability to support clients and enhances our credibility as a security partner.
For defense contractors navigating their own CMMC journey, selecting partners that truly understand and can demonstrably meet the requirements that CMMC validates is critical―particularly when those partners have access to CUI. Achieving CMMC Level 2 demonstrates that Redspin’s security posture meets DoD expectations. While many providers claim CMMC experience, Redspin doesn’t just assess the CMMC standard; we operate it ourselves. This enables customers to have increased assurance and reduced risk when including Redspin’s MSS within their own CMMC strategy.
Our Commitment to Integrity
Redspin maintains a clear and deliberate separation between its C3PAO activities and its Managed Security Services offerings, in alignment with CMMC conflict of interest requirements.
We do not assess organizations for which we provide managed security services, nor do we provide managed services to organizations we assess for CMMC certification. This structural separation ensures objectivity, independence, and confidence across all engagements.
Ready to Support Your CMMC Journey
As the DoD continues its phased rollout of CMMC, many contractors are seeking partners who not only have experience with and an understanding of this relatively new program but also operate secure environments that withstand formal assessments. Organizations that store, process, and or transmit CUI deserve and should expect high levels of transparency and validation from any partner supporting their cybersecurity and compliance efforts.
Across the full CMMC lifecycle, from readiness and assessment to secure cloud environments, managed security services, and ongoing compliance support, DIB members can confidently leverage Redspin as their ESP.
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