PingWind receives CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Certification
PingWind is thrilled to announce that we are now a CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Certified Organization. Achieving CMMC Level 2 Certification validates that PingWind meets the U.S. Department of War’s stringent requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and confirms that our security practices align with the requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST SP 800-171). As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), PingWind prioritized pursuit of this certification as indication of our commitment to the security and integrity of the information we maintain. Phase 2 does not require CMMC Level 2 certification until November 2026, however PingWind chose to join fewer than 1% of Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations—setting the standard for excellence. PingWind’s CMMC Level 2 Certification ensures:
Verified protection of sensitive defense contract data
Enhanced, documented, and standardized security processes
We are positioned to pursue and perform on contracts that require CMMC level 2 certification
The certification was conducted by a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO), ArCybr (https://www.arcybr.com/) and with CMMC Level 2 certification complete, PingWind is now positioned to confidently pursue and perform Department of War contracts that require the handling of CUI. We're honored to stand among the early achievers and look forward to continuing to serve our defense customers with the highest standards of security and excellence.
To achieve this certification, PingWind utilized an innovative hybrid approach and expert guidance from Core Business Solutions, to navigate the complex process of ensuring all compliance requirements were met. Core Business Solutions, a Registered Practitioner Organization with Cyber AB helps organizations achieve and maintain compliance with CMMC, NIST, and ISO standards.
“This certification demonstrates PingWind’s commitment to strong cybersecurity and to protecting sensitive government data,” said Scott Dawson, President of Core Business Solutions.
"Achieving our CMMC C3PAO Level 2 Status is a significant milestone for PingWind and our Military and Aerospace Business Unit. I am thankful for our IT and Quality teams for driving our security-first culture and for all the hard work that went into this!" - Clarence Dingman, President - Military and Aerospace
"This achievement strengthens PingWind's ability to bid on sensitive Defense contracts and highlights our commitment to a strong cybersecurity practice. Special thanks to our CTO, Luis Ibarra, for leading us through this effort and investing in it early to make this success possible. Outstanding work!" - Tatiana Laszczak, Director of Quality Management
We are thankful to our PingWind team members and our partners at Core Business Solutions for their collaboration and commitment to excellence in achieving this significant milestone.