AVMAC Achieves Cybersecurity Certification with Avatara’s Innovative Platform

AVMAC Accomplishes CMMC Level 2 with The Avatara Platform

In a significant step towards enhancing cybersecurity, AVMAC LLC, a renowned provider of technical services in the aviation and maritime sectors, has successfully achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. This accomplishment is powered by the innovative Avatara Platform for Government, showcasing AVMAC’s commitment to upholding security standards essential for its operations in these highly regulated industries.

The announcement made on August 17, 2026, highlights AVMAC’s impressive score of 110, receiving the maximum points without the necessity for a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs). This certification serves as a definitive indicator of AVMAC’s dedication to safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in alignment with the stringent requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of War (DoW).

Bert Ortiz, the Founder, President, and CEO of AVMAC, expressed pride in this achievement, stating, "Avatara Platform for Government effectively supports all 110 CMMC Level 2 controls, allowing us to inherit around 80% of the necessary assessment objectives right from the start. This milestone not only validates our relentless efforts but underscores our commitment to protecting sensitive information within the defense supply chain."

The independent assessment evaluated by a certified third-party organization (C3PAO) established that AVMAC had adeptly implemented required security protocols for the protection of CUI, with the Avatara Platform serving as their secure IT infrastructure.

Rob McCormick, the founder and CEO of Avatara, remarked, "AVMAC's success validates the model we have built. Our platform enables defense contractors to operate within a secure and compliant environment, significantly reducing their burden of assembling a compliant infrastructure. AVMAC’s achievement illustrates the potential of this model when paired with a proactive and collaborative client."

Achieving CMMC Level 2 goes beyond mere compliance for AVMAC; it enhances customer confidence, granting both prime contractors and government clients independent assurance regarding its capacity to handle CUI safely.

Ortiz added, "This independent validation fosters a deeper level of trust. Even as the Department paused the transition to Phase 2 for a brief review, our decision to proceed highlighted our recognition that the cybersecurity landscape only becomes more critical. While others may hesitate, we have crossed significant milestones—this gives us a competitive edge."

AVMAC's journey to CMMC compliance began well before formal requirements emerged. Recognizing the need to upgrade its IT approach as it evolved as a defense contractor, AVMAC strategized to adopt a more centralized and secure IT environment. Ortiz, a veteran of the U.S. Navy for 31 years, understood that they required a model that alleviated the need for extensive internal IT or a complex compliant infrastructure.

The partnership with Avatara led to the selection of the Avatara Platform for Government, which allowed AVMAC to consolidate its IT framework into a single, secure, and compliant base for their CMMC requirements. By transitioning from diverse tools, unite vendors, and outdated systems, the platform is engineered to address challenges regarding cost, complexity, and compliance effectively.

Brandon DiMemmo, Vice President of Product at Avatara, noted, "CMMC compliance becomes significantly easier when security is incorporated into the IT architecture from the outset. The Avatara Platform for Government establishes a standardized, centralized infrastructure designed to streamline operations and facilitate meeting compliance requirements without the piecemeal approach."

Throughout the certification process, Avatara played a pivotal role in helping AVMAC align their security measures with necessary documentation and operational scopes in preparation for the C3PAO assessment.

The Avatara Platform for Government further solidified its reputation by achieving FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency in April 2026, which lays down a robust foundation for organizations that manage sensitive defense data. The subsequent launch of their Mission Ready Offering (MRO) combines compliant infrastructure with operational support, driving defense contractors toward ready certification more processively and predictably.

With AVMAC now recognized for its CMMC Level 2 certification, they stand poised to continue championing best practices in cybersecurity, ultimately reinforcing their commitment to serving military and government clients with the highest standards of technical proficiency developed through decades of industry experience. For more insights about AVMAC and its offerings, visit avmacllc.com.

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