Optiv + ClearShark Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Strengthening Federal Cybersecurity Leadership

Empowering Partners to Meet Federal Security Standards and Stay Contract-Ready

CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Optiv + ClearShark, the leading cybersecurity and IT solutions provider focused exclusively on serving the U.S. federal government, today announced it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 certification, which validates the company's ability to protect sensitive government data and meet the U.S. Department of Defense's highest security expectations for contractors.

The CMMC program requires contractors in the defense industrial base to meet rigorous cybersecurity requirements to safeguard sensitive, unclassified information. Level 2 certification demonstrates Optiv + ClearShark's implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls for controlled unclassified information (CUI), ensuring compliance with upcoming federal mandates and reinforcing trust with clients and vendor partners to safeguard their missions while maintaining uninterrupted eligibility for federal contracts.

Optiv + ClearShark's CMMC Level 2 certification highlights its readiness in a market where many are still navigating early compliance stages. Combined with deep federal expertise, security clearances and a robust vendor-engineering team, the certification sets the company apart as a trusted leader in cybersecurity.

"We believe nothing should stand in the way of making our government more secure," said Daniel Wilbricht, president of Optiv + ClearShark. "Achieving CMMC 2.0 certification is more than a compliance milestone — it's a demonstration of our deep commitment to protecting national security and helping agencies overcome their most complex cybersecurity challenges."

With this certification, Optiv + ClearShark enables partners aiming to do business with the federal government to engage through a trusted, compliant supply chain partner. This achievement puts partners ahead of the curve as CMMC requirements become contractually enforced, with penalties on the horizon for noncompliance.

"Earning CMMC 2.0 certification is an achievement that reflects the discipline and rigor our teams bring to every engagement," said Michael Saintcross, senior vice president of revenue at Optiv + ClearShark. "As a trusted partner and supplier among the few CMMC 2.0 technology providers, this certification ensures we can deliver secure, compliant and mission-ready solutions that empower our federal customers to move forward with confidence."

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About Optiv + ClearShark 
Optiv + ClearShark is a cybersecurity and IT solutions provider focused exclusively on serving the U.S. federal government. From the data center, cloud and to the edge, we have decades of experience securing and modernizing federal agency data and infrastructure. Our world-class advisory and engineering team is comprised of mission-focused, results-driven subject-matter experts with deep technology and agency domain knowledge and security clearances.

Part of Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, Optiv + ClearShark partners with federal agencies to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs.

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