OSC Edge Achieves Perfect Score on CMMC C3PAO Level 2 Assessment
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSC Edge, a leading provider of engineered IT solutions for defense and federal agencies, proudly announces it has achieved a 100% score on its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 assessment as a Candidate Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). This milestone underscores OSC Edge's dedication to delivering secure, mission-critical solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal clients.
'This perfect score is a testament to our team's expertise and commitment to securing our nation's most critical missions,' says Tiffany Bailey, CEO of OSC Edge.
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The flawless assessment validates OSC Edge's robust cybersecurity framework, built on secure-by-design systems engineering, NIST SP 800-171 and SP 800-53 governance, and advanced technical controls like endpoint protection, SIEM, and encrypted communications. This achievement positions OSC Edge as a trusted partner for DoD contractors navigating CMMC compliance.
'This perfect score is a testament to our team's expertise and commitment to securing our nation's most critical missions,' says Tiffany Bailey, CEO of OSC Edge. 'We're proud to set the standard for cybersecurity excellence and support our clients with unparalleled solutions.'
'This achievement reflects years of disciplined processes and a culture of security-first innovation,' adds Corey Ogletree, PMP, CISSP-ISSEP, ITIL, GCIH, Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity at OSC Edge. 'Our team's work ensures DoD partners can trust us to deliver compliant, resilient IT environments.'
The assessment success highlights the collaborative efforts of OSC Edge's cybersecurity team, including Peter Shoars, Kenyatta Jabbar, Neel Patel, and Jatin Gohil, alongside strategic guidance from Lee Hendrickson, Jim Spencer, Skeeter Lieberum, Jina Hardy and Romain Nowakowski. Their work ensures OSC Edge's processes are repeatable, auditable, and aligned with DoD's highest standards.
As a mission-focused company, OSC Edge continues to drive innovation in cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure, supporting critical initiatives like the Air Force's Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) program.
About OSC Edge
OSC Edge is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation proudly owned by over 9,400 Shareholders. CIRI is one of 12 land-based Alaska Native regional corporations created by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and benefits Alaska Native people who had ties to the Cook Inlet region and beyond. Learn more at www.oscedge.com.
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