Joins the less than 1% of the Entire Defense Industrial Base to Earn this Critical Compliance Certification; Future-Proofs its Global Cybersecurity Leadership
GracoRoberts announced that it has achieved its CMMC Level II certification with a perfect score of 110, having successfully completed implementation of all security controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171, along with key measures to mitigate threats, including C3PAO and self-audits, security and response plans, access control, training, and dedicated support and development resources. This achievement places GracoRoberts among a highly elite group of roughly 350 companies – less than 1% of the entire Defense Industrial Base – who are leading the way in cybersecurity excellence.
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program is fast becoming a requirement for individuals and organizations that work with the Department of Defense (DoD) and handle sensitive information or CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) and proprietary information systems. For GracoRoberts’ Defense Logistics & Compliance business, the decision to achieve this level of compliance was a forward-thinking and substantial investment of time and resources that began in 2017. Karen Ward, GracoRoberts’ Chief Information Officer, explained that “early on, we recognized the critical need for CMMC II compliance and the importance of our cybersecurity posture for our defense customer base, and truly, the aerospace community-at-large. We are proud to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to protect and serve our customers, our military services, and the defense of our nation.”
As the largest, fastest, and most technical aerospace specialty chemical distributor in the world, Jason Caldwell, President & CEO, commented on how and why GracoRoberts has chosen to lead the market and differentiate itself in this way. “CMMC II certification isn’t just a compliance checkbox – it’s a clear gateway to supply chain resilience, a verification of industry leading security and safety, and a demonstration of continuous operational improvement.” He continued, “whether our customers choose us for our technical expertise and white glove service, or the speed and ease of our ecommerce platforms, certification means data privacy, compliance assurance, and next-level customer protection that cements trust with our defense and commercial customers alike.”
Cybersecurity is of paramount importance for the Defense Industrial Base and all businesses in this digital age. GracoRoberts has remained steadfast in its effort to safeguard its customers’ defense-related contracts and technical data, as well as its own data, systems, and operations. The organization remains dedicated to ensuring the protection of sensitive information with a 100% focus on confidentiality, communication, and trust, enabling its role as a trusted supplier within the defense, commercial, and general aviation and aerospace supply chains.
