FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Chantilly, VA] — [August 4, 2025] — Coalfire Federal is proud to announce that Dr. Amy Williams, Vice President of CMMC and a nationally recognized leader in cybersecurity compliance, has been appointed to the newly formed C3PAO Advisory Council by The Cyber AB. Dr. Williams will serve a two-year term on the 11-member Council and has been selected as Vice Chair of the Accreditation Committee—a key leadership role within this national initiative.
The C3PAO Advisory Council is composed of senior officials from organizations certified to conduct official CMMC assessments under the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. As Vice Chair of the Accreditation Committee, Dr. Williams will play a pivotal role in shaping how quality, consistency, and trust are upheld across all authorized assessments nationwide.
As Vice President of CMMC at Coalfire Federal, Dr. Williams has led the company’s CMMC assessment services with integrity and rigor. She has overseen some of the most high-profile and technically demanding assessments in the ecosystem, bringing deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 implementation and assessment methodology to her new role on the Council.
“This appointment is an incredible honor,” said Dr. Williams. “I’m thrilled to support the CMMC community through this Council and to help establish strong standards that ensure clarity, fairness, and mission readiness for the Defense Industrial Base.”
The C3PAO Advisory Council will convene for the first time later this month. As Vice Chair, Dr. Williams will help lead efforts to improve assessment accreditation protocols, promote assessor accountability, and foster a culture of collaboration between assessment bodies and the Accreditation Body.
About Coalfire Federal
Coalfire Federal is a trusted cybersecurity advisor and Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), serving Department of Defense contractors seeking compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). With deep expertise, impartial integrity, and proven results, Coalfire Federal is a leader in delivering high-quality CMMC Level 2 assessments that stand up to scrutiny—and protect mission success.
Media Contact:
Lisa Remsa
Director of Marketing
Coalfire Federal
lisa.remsa@coalfirefederal.com