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Business Wire
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Cuick Trac Enclave Powers Beryllium InfoSec to CMMC Level 2 Certification
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beryllium InfoSec, Inc., a cybersecurity and compliance firm serving the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), has officially achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 using its flagship solution, Cuick Trac, a FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent, fully managed enclave-as-a-service. This milestone demonstrates that Beryllium's internal information system, powered by Cuick Trac, meets the Department of Defense's rigorous standards for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The certification was granted following a formal third-party assessment. A Certified Environment, Not Just a Product CMMC Level 2 certifies an organization's information system, not a standalone tool or platform. Cuick Trac provides the secure foundation, architecture, and documentation necessary for assessment readiness. It is the complete integration of people, process, and technology that achieves certification. By undergoing its own full CMMC Level 2 assessment, Beryllium validated that Cuick Trac can serve as the cornerstone of a certifiable environment. In addition to supporting CMMC certification, Cuick Trac has achieved FedRAMP Ready status, a designation reviewed and approved by the FedRAMP Program Management Office. This distinction reflects the platform's maturity and readiness for organizations requiring cloud solutions that meet federal security standards. Why This Matters to Contractors Contractors handling or pursuing CUI-related contracts must prove they meet CMMC Level 2 standards. Cuick Trac helps them do so faster and with less complexity by providing a managed, assessment-ready platform. Organizations using Cuick Trac inherit key elements of a certified environment, reducing the burden of configuring and maintaining multiple disjointed tools. Both FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency and CMMC Level 2 readiness are embedded into the Cuick Trac experience. How Cuick Trac Helps Organizations Align with CMMC Level 2 Secure enclave mapped to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 Inherited controls with a clearly defined customer responsibility matrix Red team-tested, STIG-hardened, FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent architecture Advisory services to support POA&M development, SSP documentation, and audit readiness Endpoint security guidance, including strategies for VDI scoping and risk reduction From the Leadership Team 'Cuick Trac has been penetration tested, red-teamed, and assessed by both FedRAMP and CMMC auditors with perfect scores. That is the kind of environment you want protecting your CUI.' — Jeff Baldwin, Chief Information Security Officer 'This is what it means to lead by example. To go above and beyond the mission. To make 'CMMC-ready' more than a slogan.' — George Perezdiaz, Director of Compliance Advisory "Our mission at Beryllium is to empower the companies that help keep us safe. One of the main ways we do this is by simplifying cybersecurity and compliance for hundreds of federal contractors with our Cuick Trac Managed Enclave. Achieving CMMC Level 2 marks a massive milestone in our journey since launching Cuick Trac over seven years ago. I could not be prouder of our team – this achievement reflects thousands of hours of dedication, precision, and deep expertise in cybersecurity and compliance. Achieving FedRAMP Moderate and now CMMC Level 2 was not just about checking boxes. It was about proving that our team, our solution, and our process meet and exceed the rigorous standards we support our customers through every day." — Lincoln Neely, CEO Ongoing Commitment This achievement underscores Cuick Trac's broader mission: to simplify compliance without oversimplifying what real security requires. Cuick Trac will continue to evolve in response to Department of Defense expectations, including support for emerging frameworks such as SBOM management, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, and NIST 800-160 Volume 2. About Beryllium InfoSec Beryllium InfoSec, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a cybersecurity and compliance firm specializing in helping organizations navigate and satisfy complex security frameworks. Since 2017, Beryllium has delivered expert guidance and tailored solutions, including its flagship platform Cuick Trac, to help organizations achieve and maintain compliance with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and FedRAMP requirements. About the Cuick Trac Solution Cuick Trac is a fully managed CUI enclave and compliance platform built for defense contractors, primes, and suppliers in the Defense Industrial Base. With built-in controls, expert advisory services, and a FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent foundation, Cuick Trac enables faster and more confident alignment with DFARS, NIST, and CMMC frameworks.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Defense Unicorns Crushes CMMC Level 2 Certification with Zero Findings
Defense Unicorns Crushes CMMC Level 2 Certification with Zero POA&MsOperating The Way They Preserve Speed, Delivery, and Mission Impact COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Defense Unicorns, a veteran-owned defense tech startup focused on making software a strategic deterrent, announced it has earned final CMMC Level 2 certification, with zero Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). This milestone authorizes the company to manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under 32 CFR and prepares it for forthcoming 48 CFR enforcement. More significantly, it demonstrates Defense Unicorns' commitment to protecting the nation by securing mission-critical data and ensuring secure operations across all mission environments. "Achieving our certification with modern tools and a good unicorn experience is massive and puts us at the forefront of defense companies," said Jeff McCoy, CTO of Defense Unicorns. "There have only been about 130 CMMC assessments across the DIB this year, and they have a 50 percent pass rate. The DoD estimates there are 76,000 companies that need to attain CMMC, and many 3PAOs are booked for a year. Getting certified today isn't just practical, it's essential for mission success." CMMC Level 2 is poised to become the baseline for thousands of defense contractors handling sensitive data. With certification capacity constrained and enforcement deadlines fast approaching, Defense Unicorns' early achievement underscores a mission-first ethos—embedding robust cybersecurity now so critical software can deploy without delay when warfighters need it most. Security by Design, Not as an Afterthought Defense Unicorns treated CMMC as a strategic investment in mission assurance rather than a compliance hurdle. From day one, the company built a security framework tailored to real-world DoD environments by integrating continuous monitoring, strict access controls, and human-factor safeguards. This ensures that secure software delivery happens seamlessly, without sacrificing speed or operational impact. "At Defense Unicorns, security isn't something we bolt on at the end," said Alexis Gerst, Lead of Security Vanguard at Defense Unicorns. "It's woven into everything we do. We don't just meet cybersecurity standards; we operationalize them in a way that preserves speed, delivery, and mission impact." Built for Partnership and Compliance Flow-Down As CMMC requirements begin to cascade through the supply chain, Defense Unicorns' certified posture and secure-by-design UDS platform make it a reliable partner for any program handling CUI. Early certification demonstrates both operational maturity and alignment with evolving DoD cybersecurity expectations, ensuring mission-critical collaboration moves forward without compromise. To learn how Defense Unicorns and UDS can safeguard your mission data, contact us at hello@ About Defense UnicornsDefense Unicorns is a veteran-owned defense tech startup founded in 2021 to make software a strategic deterrent for the U.S. Department of Defense. We build innovative technical solutions to securely develop and deploy mission software across cloud, on-premises, and tactical edge environments. Defense Unicorns is trusted by the most critical systems in the world, including the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and Space Force. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Defense Unicorns Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
03-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
OQGN firms up planning for Oman's H2 pipeline network
MUSCAT: OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), Oman's National Infrastructure Provider for hydrogen pipelines, has committed to leveraging its expertise as the country's sole gas transportation operator to drive down the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) production—an essential factor in advancing Oman's green hydrogen economy. Majority state-owned OQGN – part of OQ Group – also announced that it is collaborating with various government and public sector stakeholders in the development of hydrogen pipeline infrastructure that will support the growth of the green hydrogen industry in Oman. The revelations came during a discussion session hosted recently by publicly-listed OQGN with a focus on its financial and operational performance during 2024. 'OQGN has been one of the leading companies working with the government and other main stakeholders to grow and enable the energy transition, and specifically to enable the green hydrogen economy in Oman,' an official said. 'Oman has strong ambitions to be an exporter of green energy, whether as green hydrogen or its derivatives. We have positioned ourselves to enable this to happen, and to be the infrastructure provider for transportation of hydrogen.' In its capacity as National Infrastructure Provider for hydrogen pipelines, OQGN has been liaising with Hydrom – the orchestrator of Oman's green hydrogen industry – on the master-planning of the pipeline network. 'OQGN is actively involved in Hydrom's feasibility study, aligning on technical, commercial, financial and legal considerations,' the company noted in a presentation. 'We are one of the first companies to sign an MoU with (Hydrom) and we've been working very diligently with them in support of the (national) goal to produce and export about 1 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen by 2030, rising to 8 million tonnes by 2050 – quantities that mean potential pipeline volumes for us at OQGN,' an official explained. 'In addition, we have conducted a techno-commercial strategic study to look at how we can position ourselves, the business models we can employ here, the potential impacts on us, and obviously what are the revenues we can see from this very attractive business opportunity.' Furthermore, OQGN is working with Hydrom to finalize its pre-FEED study for a Common Use Infrastructure (CUI) system, which will support green hydrogen projects across allocated and future government-awarded land blocks. OQGN's role is to develop and operate pipeline networks that will transport green hydrogen from these land blocks to a dedicated zone planned near the Port of Duqm for the further processing of these green molecules into derivatives like green ammonia and green methanol, among other commodities for export. Part of these green molecules will be used as fuel to power a number of hard-to-abate industries like steel and aluminium. 'OQGN is planning to develop an optimal hydrogen pipeline network to cater to announced and future blocks, taking advantage of economies of scale, and Right of Way (ROW) efficiencies to lower transportation costs,' the company added. OQGN currently owns and operates Oman's 4,235km-long gas transportation network, delivering natural gas as fuel and feedstock to 130 major customers, including Power & Desalination plants, Refineries and Petrochemicals projects, Fertilizers and Chemicals manufacturers, Steel and Cement plants, and assorted industrial parks – distributed across the country. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Observer
01-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
OQGN firms up planning for Oman's H2 pipeline network
MUSCAT: OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), Oman's National Infrastructure Provider for hydrogen pipelines, has committed to leveraging its expertise as the country's sole gas transportation operator to drive down the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) production—an essential factor in advancing Oman's green hydrogen economy. Majority state-owned OQGN – part of OQ Group – also announced that it is collaborating with various government and public sector stakeholders in the development of hydrogen pipeline infrastructure that will support the growth of the green hydrogen industry in Oman. The revelations came during a discussion session hosted recently by publicly-listed OQGN with a focus on its financial and operational performance during 2024. 'OQGN has been one of the leading companies working with the government and other main stakeholders to grow and enable the energy transition, and specifically to enable the green hydrogen economy in Oman,' an official said. 'Oman has strong ambitions to be an exporter of green energy, whether as green hydrogen or its derivatives. We have positioned ourselves to enable this to happen, and to be the infrastructure provider for transportation of hydrogen.' In its capacity as National Infrastructure Provider for hydrogen pipelines, OQGN has been liaising with Hydrom – the orchestrator of Oman's green hydrogen industry – on the master-planning of the pipeline network. 'OQGN is actively involved in Hydrom's feasibility study, aligning on technical, commercial, financial and legal considerations,' the company noted in a presentation. 'We are one of the first companies to sign an MoU with (Hydrom) and we've been working very diligently with them in support of the (national) goal to produce and export about 1 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen by 2030, rising to 8 million tonnes by 2050 – quantities that mean potential pipeline volumes for us at OQGN,' an official explained. 'In addition, we have conducted a techno-commercial strategic study to look at how we can position ourselves, the business models we can employ here, the potential impacts on us, and obviously what are the revenues we can see from this very attractive business opportunity.' Furthermore, OQGN is working with Hydrom to finalize its pre-FEED study for a Common Use Infrastructure (CUI) system, which will support green hydrogen projects across allocated and future government-awarded land blocks. OQGN's role is to develop and operate pipeline networks that will transport green hydrogen from these land blocks to a dedicated zone planned near the Port of Duqm for the further processing of these green molecules into derivatives like green ammonia and green methanol, among other commodities for export. Part of these green molecules will be used as fuel to power a number of hard-to-abate industries like steel and aluminium. 'OQGN is planning to develop an optimal hydrogen pipeline network to cater to announced and future blocks, taking advantage of economies of scale, and Right of Way (ROW) efficiencies to lower transportation costs,' the company added. OQGN currently owns and operates Oman's 4,235km-long gas transportation network, delivering natural gas as fuel and feedstock to 130 major customers, including Power & Desalination plants, Refineries and Petrochemicals projects, Fertilizers and Chemicals manufacturers, Steel and Cement plants, and assorted industrial parks – distributed across the country.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GovSignals Extends AI-Powered Workflow Solution to Government Agencies with Multi-Million Dollar DIU Contract Win, Advances FedRAMP & IL5 Readiness
AI platform for surfacing GovCon opportunities now available to government agencies who want to modernize acquisition and procurement workflows for better outcomes GovSignals Extends AI-Powered Workflow Solution to Government Agencies with Multi-Million Dollar DIU Contract Win NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GovSignals, the first AI platform to automate the full process of finding and bidding on government contracts, announced today its expansion from supporting government contractors to directly serving government agencies. The company has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract with the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to help the agency better manage government acquisition workflows. This new contract underscores GovSignals' commitment to delivering secure, data-driven capabilities to government organizations while accelerating its path toward FedRAMP and IL5 readiness. GovSignals' platform integrates advanced AI workflows—from data analytics to proposals and acquisition processes—providing a foundation akin to ERP-style functionality. For government contractors, GovSignals surfaces new opportunities, flags relevant projects for users, and helps companies create compliant proposals with just a few clicks. On the other side, GovSignals now also helps government agencies streamline accounting, procurement, and congressional reporting into a single, secure ecosystem, and can also automate many facets of evaluating government contracting proposals - for instance, ensuring proposals are compliant. 'This is an exciting milestone for GovSignals,' said Derek Hoyt, CEO of GovSignals. 'Securing a DIU contract while advancing our FedRAMP and IL5 authorization demonstrates our dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation for the defense and government sectors. We remain focused on delivering AI-driven solutions that transform how agencies and contractors operate—improving efficiency, transparency and collaboration where it's needed most.' There is an enormous push inside the government for higher efficiency, and that helped drive GovSignals' move to support government agencies. The GovSignals platform is helping agencies like DIU manage enterprise workflow and reporting more efficiently, and improve their ability to build programs, create and review solicitations and drive acquisition and oversight efficiencies. Before GovSignals, DIU was managing these processes manually. FedRAMP and IL5 are critical in ensuring contractors and government agencies can securely utilize CUI data in cloud based proposal and contracting systems. As one of the first GovCon platforms to achieve this milestone, GovSignals is prepared for large-scale growth in both the GovCon and Government sectors. As part of its initiative to modernize document-intensive operations, GovSignals has partnered with Unstructured to bring advanced data processing capabilities to its platform. This collaboration enables users to extract, process, and operationalize critical insights from unstructured data at scale—addressing DIU's need for efficient data ingestion, cross-system validation, and automated reporting. Unstructured's ability to transform unstructured files into AI-ready data accelerates GovSignal's ability to streamline workflows and reduce reporting lag. By leveraging Unstructured's powerful preprocessing capabilities, the GovSignals platform will supercharge DIU's efforts to both accelerate their mission and drive efficiencies by bringing AI to what have been largely manual back office functions. Unstructured's ETL platform is also on track to achieve IL 5 readiness as part of this engagement. 'We're thrilled to join forces with GovSignals to enable DIU to move faster and more efficiently,' said Brian Raymond, CEO and Founder at Unstructured. 'By combining our expertise in preparing enterprise data for use in AI applications with GovSignals' secure, AI-driven workflows, we're enabling public sector teams to transform massive volumes of unstructured data into actionable insights - helping organizations like DIU modernize workflow and financial reporting processes. Our partnership enables agencies to seamlessly integrate unstructured and structured data for more comprehensive decision-making.' By integrating AI-driven acquisition and workflow processes, GovSignals empowers users with real-time insights and streamlined operations. The company's dedication to top-tier security, underscored by its commitment to achieving FedRAMP and IL5 standards, reflects GovSignals' resolve to meet the evolving needs of the public sector with cutting-edge, compliance-forward solutions. For more information about GovSignals and its transformative acquisition AI solutions, visit About Unstructured Unstructured is a leader in AI-ready data processing solutions that empower organizations to harness the value of both unstructured and structured data for AI applications. With a focus on advanced data orchestration, Unstructured delivers modular, scalable solutions that power enterprise AI-enabled workflows across government and commercial sectors. The company's cutting-edge capabilities in document processing and multimodal data transformation streamline complex data challenges and accelerate innovation. Learn more at About GovSignals GovSignals is a pioneering AI platform designed for the unique workflow needs of government agencies and government contractors. By combining data intelligence, workflow automation, and robust security measures, GovSignals enables stakeholders on both sides of the government contracting industry to achieve better outcomes—from advanced proposal management to streamlined acquisition processes. With a steadfast commitment to top security standards, GovSignals is shaping the future of GovCon technology. Learn more at Media contact:Michelle FaulknerBig Swingmichelle@ An image accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
