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Keyfactor Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification

Keyfactor, a leader in digital trust solutions, has proudly announced its achievement of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, following an independent evaluation by a certified third-party assessment organization (C3PAO). This milestone is a testament to Keyfactor’s commitment to upholding robust security standards that align with the rigorous demands of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Commitment to Cybersecurity

This certification not only highlights Keyfactor's existing strong foundation in cybersecurity but also emphasizes its dedication to supporting clients with secure and compliance-ready solutions. Achieving CMMC Level 2 confirms that Keyfactor’s federal PKI-as-a-Service (PKIaaS) enclave adheres to the 110 security control requirements as stipulated in NIST SP 800-171. This compliance ensures that the organization is well-equipped to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and can effectively meet the U.S. Department of Defense's cybersecurity needs.

Ted Shorter, Co-founder and CTO of Keyfactor, noted that, “CMMC places new emphasis on operational consistency, accountability, and auditability across the defense supply chain.” He further explained that achieving such certification illustrates Keyfactor's determination to uphold the same security standards its customers are expected to meet. This commitment is particularly important as cybersecurity demands grow in response to evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence and post-quantum cryptography.

Centralizing and Automating Identity Management

The importance of automated, policy-driven controls over machine identities cannot be overstated in today’s fast-paced environment. Keyfactor provides organizations with the necessary tools to streamline compliance processes, manage certificate lifecycles, and deploy cryptographic identities on a large scale. This approach not only reduces complexity but also fosters a secure and agile operational framework.

As organizations advance towards addressing the challenges of shorter certificate lifespans and the burgeoning requirements related to post-quantum cryptography, they find support in Keyfactor’s automation capabilities. The CMMC Level 2 certification reflects Keyfactor's extensive experience operating in highly regulated environments, further validated by its ongoing FedRAMP