AVMAC Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification Using Avatara's Compliant IT Platform

## AVMAC Secures CMMC Level 2 Certification in Boost for Maritime Cybersecurity Compliance AVMAC LLC, an aviation and maritime technical services provider, has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 compliance using the Avatara compliant IT platform, the companies announced on 17 August 2026. According to a PR Newswire release, the certification was validated through an independent Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) assessment — a rigorous external review process that provides real-world confirmation that Avatara's platform-based approach meets the stringent requirements of CMMC Level 2. CMMC is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) framework designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within the defence industrial base supply chain. Level 2 certification requires organisations to implement and demonstrate adherence to 110 security practices aligned with NIST SP 800-171, making it a significant compliance milestone for any defence contractor operating in the maritime or aviation sectors. Avatara, headquartered in St. Louis, provides compliant IT systems-as-a-service and positions its platform as a streamlined pathway for defence contractors to achieve and maintain CMMC compliance without building bespoke internal infrastructure. AVMAC, based in Chesapeake, Virginia — a hub for US naval and maritime defence activity — serves clients requiring specialised technical support across both aviation and maritime domains. The successful C3PAO assessment is notable because it moves beyond self-attestation, which is permitted at lower CMMC tiers, and subjects the platform to independent scrutiny. For maritime contractors working within the US defence supply chain, third-party validated cybersecurity compliance is increasingly a prerequisite for contract eligibility. 'This certification underscores the growing importance of robust cybersecurity frameworks within the maritime defence sector,' the announcement indicated, with the assessment serving as practical validation that a platform-as-a-service model can satisfy DoD compliance demands. As cyber threats targeting maritime infrastructure and defence supply chains continue to intensify, CMMC compliance is expected to become a baseline requirement for an expanding pool of maritime technical services firms contracting with the US government. AVMAC's certification positions the company competitively as DoD enforcement of CMMC requirements accelerates across the defence industrial base.