Miles Jamison 
Aretum has earned Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, Level 2 after completing an independent assessment validating compliance with Department of War cybersecurity requirements.
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What Does Aretum’s CMMC Level 2 Certification Confirm?
The Vienna, Virginia-based company said it achieved a 100 percent compliance score following an evaluation conducted by The CMMC Team, an authorized Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization, or C3PAO. The certification confirms Aretum’s adherence to all 110 security controls outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, Special Publication 800-171, which governs the protection of controlled unclassified information, or CUI, within the defense industrial base.
With the designation, Aretum ranks among the top 0.5 percent of defense and federal contractors to meet the requirement early in the implementation cycle, positioning the firm to support sensitive, mission-critical programs that require advanced cybersecurity safeguards.
Why Is CMMC Level 2 Significant?
CMMC Level 2 is a key benchmark for contractors supporting the War Department, validating their ability to protect sensitive defense information from evolving cyber threats. The certification enables Aretum to compete for and perform on contracts involving CUI and federal contract information while demonstrating the maturity of its cybersecurity infrastructure, governance and operational controls.
“At Aretum, our mission is to deliver exceptional, customer-centric services and solutions that contribute to the nation’s growth and security. Achieving CMMC Level 2 reinforces our commitment to empowering our customers to meet mission-critical objectives while continuously elevating our people through innovation, excellence, and accountability,” said Marian Dawoud, director of IT at Aretum.
