FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 10, 2025 – Coalfire Federal, a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) and leading authority in CMMC Level 2 certification, today announced that Travis Goldbach, former Global Head of CMMC Go-to-Market at Amazon Web Services (AWS), has joined the company as Vice President of Strategic Business Development and Go-To-Market.
Goldbach has been a driving force in the CMMC ecosystem since its inception, helping define how the Department of Defense and its partners operationalize cybersecurity compliance. At Coalfire Federal, he will lead enterprise strategy and national go-to-market initiatives connecting primes, integrators, and trusted partners across the Defense Industrial Base.
“Travis is one of the most respected leaders in the CMMC community,” said William Malone, President of Coalfire Federal. “His leadership and insight from AWS strengthen our position as the benchmark for credible, transparent certification.”
Goldbach’s appointment underscores Coalfire Federal’s continued leadership as CMMC Phase 1 takes effect, reinforcing the company’s role as a trusted partner to defense contractors pursuing certification.
“Coalfire Federal is synonymous with integrity and precision in CMMC assessments,” said Travis Goldbach. “I’m excited to join a team that consistently defines what trusted certification looks like for the Defense Industrial Base.”
About Coalfire Federal
Coalfire Federal is a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) delivering trusted CMMC Level 2 assessments for the Defense Industrial Base. With decades of cybersecurity and compliance expertise, Coalfire Federal helps defense contractors protect the mission through transparent, evidence-driven assessments that meet the highest standards of rigor and precision.
Learn more at coalfirefederal.com.
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Coalfire Federal
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