Adherence to stringent cybersecurity standards is paramount for companies serving the U.S. Department of Defense. Steel Patriot Partners has reinforced its commitment to this principle by successfully achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 for its Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Software as a Service offering, Federal ZenGRC. This certification, administered by an independent third-party assessor, formally validates the company's implementation of the required controls to protect sensitive information within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
Steel Patriot Partners has achieved CMMC Level 2 certification for its Federal ZenGRC platform.
The certification validates the platform's security for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
It was performed by an independent Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO).
This adds to the company's existing FedRAMP Moderate Ready and GovRAMP Ready statuses.
The achievement demonstrates the company's own compliance maturity to better serve clients.
The GRC platform uses automation to help clients navigate complex federal compliance.
The CMMC Level 2 achievement is a significant milestone that underscores the company's dedication to national security and the clients it serves. It affirms that Steel Patriot Partners' internal cybersecurity practices and its Federal ZenGRC platform meet the rigorous standards set by the Department of Defense for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI). This certification is a mandatory requirement for many DoD contractors.
By achieving this certification for its own platform, Steel Patriot Partners positions itself as a trusted advisor that leads by example. The company can now provide a proven, certified GRC solution to defense contractors, federal agencies, and critical infrastructure organizations. This practical experience in navigating the complex CMMC process enhances their ability to guide clients toward achieving and maintaining their own compliance goals.
Leadership at Steel Patriot Partners framed the certification as a reflection of their core mission. Jason Ford, Chief Executive Officer, stated that the achievement “demonstrates our dedication to national security and to the clients we serve,” highlighting that their GRC solution makes it easier for organizations to navigate CMMC and FedRAMP with automation. Michael Parisi, Chief Growth Officer, added that the certification reinforces their ability to “lead by example” in an industry with increasing security requirements.
Steel Patriot Partners is a cybersecurity and compliance firm dedicated to protecting organizations within the Defense Industrial Base and other critical sectors. With deep expertise in implementing FedRAMP, CMMC, GovRAMP, DoD Impact Levels, NIST, ISO, and related frameworks, Steel Patriot Partners delivers advisory and managed security services that empower clients to achieve compliance goals and maintain audit readiness.
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