[Reston, VA] – July 16, 2025 – Coalfire Federal, a leading Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), announced today it has successfully completed its triennial DIBCAC CMMC Level 2 re-certification assessment earning a perfect score.
The Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC), under the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), conducted a rigorous review of Coalfire Federal’s compliance with CMMC Level 2 requirements. The successful re-certification ensures that Coalfire Federal remains fully authorized to conduct official CMMC Level 2 certification assessments as an accredited C3PAO.
“As one of the first C3PAO’s, passing our re-certification speaks to our team's relentless commitment to the same cybersecurity standards we assess for our clients,” said Bill Malone, President of Coalfire Federal. “This result reinforces our role as a trusted partner to defense contractors preparing for CMMC certification.”
The DIBCAC re-assessment confirms that Coalfire Federal continues to operate a secure and compliant environment aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements. As one of the earliest authorized C3PAOs, who has conducted dozens of Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessments (JSVAs) and official CMMC assessments. Coalfire Federal has led the industry with deep expertise in both advisory and assessment services.
“We help contractors move from readiness to results,” added Malone. “Our re-certification outcome further demonstrates that we practice what we preach. When it comes to CMMC, we bring a practitioner’s perspective and lead by example.”
The re-certification comes as the Department of Defense prepares for the rollout of CMMC Rulemaking under 32 CFR and 48 CFR. With demand for certified assessments expected to surge in the coming months, Coalfire Federal is positioned to help contractors validate their compliance posture and maintain eligibility for future defense contracts.
About Coalfire Federal
Coalfire Federal is an independent cybersecurity firm and CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) serving the Defense Industrial Base. With decades of experience in federal compliance, Coalfire Federal provides advisory services and delivers official CMMC certification assessments as well as industry-leading mock assessments to help contractors prepare with confidence. Learn more at www.coalfirefederal.com.
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