CMMC Level 2 C3PAO

Strategic Operational Solutions, Inc. (STOPSO) achieved Final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 following an independent assessment conducted by an authorized Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization, GMS Registrar LTD. This certification validates conformance to the security requirements defined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 Revision 2 and codified in 32 CFR Part 170, confirming STOPSO’s eligibility to support programs that process, store, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information.

CMMC Level 2 requires full implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls governing access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, and system and information integrity. Within the certified enclave, STOPSO enforces these controls through defined governance, continuous monitoring, and standardized operational procedures that ensure consistent protection of Controlled Unclassified Information across the contract lifecycle.

This certification significantly reduces acquisition and execution risk for Government customers and prime contractors. STOPSO is eligible for award on CMMC Level 2–scoped procurements without dependency on post-award certification activities. Independent C3PAO validation provides assurance that required controls are implemented and operating effectively within a defined and auditable system boundary, minimizing the risk of compliance gaps, remediation delays, or performance disruption.

STOPSO integrates cybersecurity controls into daily operations within a GCC High environment, including identity and access enforcement, centralized audit logging, configuration control, and incident detection and response. These practices are sustained through continuous monitoring, periodic internal review, and alignment with evolving federal cybersecurity requirements.

This certification strengthens supply chain confidence by providing a validated capability to securely handle Controlled Unclassified Information within a compliant enclave architecture. STOPSO maintains this posture through ongoing assessment readiness and continuous improvement to support secure, reliable, and compliant mission delivery.