DP Solutions earns CMMC Level 2 certification

DP Solutions, a Columbia, Maryland-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider, said it has achieved CMMC Level 2, a key credential for companies that handle Controlled Unclassified Information. The certification strengthens the firm’s pitch to defense contractors and other compliance-driven organizations facing tighter cybersecurity requirements.

Why it matters: - CMMC Level 2 is increasingly important for organizations that support the Department of War and want to compete for government contracts. - The certification signals that DP Solutions has been assessed against security controls designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information. - Defense contractors, manufacturers, and government suppliers can use DP Solutions as a partner for cybersecurity and compliance work.

What happened: - DP Solutions announced it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2. - The company is based in Columbia, Maryland, and serves organizations throughout the Mid-Atlantic. - Melissa Bryant, president of DP Solutions, said the certification shows the company holds itself to the same standards it helps clients reach. - Ron Connelly, chief information security officer at DP Solutions, said the certification validates the maturity of the firm’s security program and its ability to protect sensitive information.

The details: - CMMC Level 2 is a U.S. Department of War certification for organizations that store, process or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information. - The standard covers 110 security requirements based on NIST SP 800-171. - The certification is intended to strengthen cybersecurity across the Defense Industrial Base. - DP Solutions said the certification validates internal cybersecurity controls. - The assessed control areas include access management, incident response, risk assessment, system monitoring, multi-factor authentication and data protection. - DP Solutions said the milestone gives clients added confidence that the company can protect critical systems and sensitive data. - The company said the certification helps it support organizations that must comply with cybersecurity regulations.

Between the lines: - The move positions DP Solutions as both a service provider and a compliance signal for customers under pressure from regulators, agencies and customers. - The certification can help reduce friction for clients that need outside technology partners to meet defense-related security requirements. - As cyber rules tighten, managed IT firms increasingly compete on documented controls, not just service offerings.

What's next: - DP Solutions said it will use the certification to help clients protect sensitive information, reduce risk and navigate evolving compliance demands. - The company will continue serving clients with managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, compliance consulting, strategic IT planning and a locally staffed 24x7 Service Desk. - DP Solutions said it aims to help organizations build secure and resilient technology environments.

The bottom line: - CMMC Level 2 gives DP Solutions a stronger credential in the defense and compliance markets, where verified cybersecurity controls can determine who gets the contract.