New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Cybersecurity and National Defense

NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), an NJIT corporation dedicated to accelerating innovation and advancing technology solutions for government and industry, today announced that it has successfully achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2.

This significant milestone demonstrates NJII's commitment to protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and maintaining the rigorous cybersecurity standards required to support the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

CMMC Level 2 certification validates that NJII has established and maintains cybersecurity practices aligned with the 110 security requirements of NIST Special Publication 800-171, ensuring the organization can effectively safeguard sensitive defense-related information from evolving cyber threats.

"Achieving CMMC Level 2 certification reflects NJII's unwavering commitment to cybersecurity excellence and our mission to support defense, government, and industry partners with secure and trusted solutions," said Jennifer D'Angelo, Interim President at NJII. "This accomplishment demonstrates the dedication of our team and reinforces our ability to protect sensitive information while delivering innovative technologies and services that advance national security objectives."

The certification was earned following a comprehensive assessment of NJII's cybersecurity program, including controls and processes related to access management, incident response, risk management, system security, asset protection, employee awareness, and continuous monitoring.

As cyber threats continue to grow in sophistication, NJII recognizes that cybersecurity is critical to maintaining trust, ensuring operational resilience, and protecting the integrity of the defense supply chain. Achieving CMMC Level 2 certification strengthens NJII's position as a trusted partner for organizations operating in highly regulated and mission-critical environments.

"Cybersecurity is fundamental to innovation in today's defense and technology landscape," said Michael Grinaway, Senior Director of IT at NJII. "This certification demonstrates NJII's ability to meet stringent federal cybersecurity requirements while continuing to provide valuable support to our government and industry partners."

"Advanced manufacturing can only accelerate with strong digital security; NJII's CMMC Level 2 supports the National Defense Strategy's Line of Effort 4: Supercharging the Defense Industrial Base for secure, scalable defense production." said Thomas Murphy, Vice President of Defense at NJII.

The certification also positions NJII to expand its support for organizations navigating cybersecurity compliance requirements and advancing secure digital transformation initiatives. Through its expertise in technology, commercialization, manufacturing, and defense innovation, NJII remains committed to helping strengthen the nation's cybersecurity posture and industrial base.

About New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII)

New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) is a nonprofit corporation of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). NJII works with government, industry, and academic partners to drive innovation, economic development, and operational excellence through strategic initiatives in advanced manufacturing, defense, healthcare, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization. By connecting organizations with subject matter expertise, technology solutions, and collaborative partnerships, NJII helps accelerate innovation and address complex challenges across critical sectors.

SOURCE New Jersey Innovation Institute