High Side Technology Achieves Final CMMC Level 2 Certification

CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--High Side Technology, Inc. (HST) has achieved Final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 status following a formal assessment conducted by Kratos Technology & Training Solutions, Inc., a certified CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO).

The assessment validated that HST has implemented all 110 security requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication (NIST SP) 800-171 within the environment used to store, process, and transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). HST achieved Final Level 2 (C3PAO) status with no outstanding Plan of Action and Milestones items. The certification is recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System and is valid for three years, subject to annual affirmation.

"As a small business, we’re proud to be at the forefront of secure mission delivery,” said HST Chief Technology Officer, Dean Carlson. “Our achievement of Final CMMC Level 2 certification with a C3PAO assessment reflects our commitment to protecting sensitive customer missions and providing cutting-edge, resilient capabilities across all domains.”

Under the CMMC Program Final Rule (32 CFR Part 170) and the corresponding DFARS acquisition rule, an increasing proportion of Department of War (DoW) contracts involving CUI require offerors to hold valid Level 2 certification at the time of award, with flow-down obligations to subcontractors. Certification has become a condition of eligibility rather than a competitive differentiator. While the DoW suspended the Level 2 requirement in July 2026, HST made it a priority to continue pursuing final certification.

“HST is a leader in the national security market, and we weren’t about to slow our drive for cybersecurity compliance just because the requirement was suspended,” said HST Chief Executive Officer Terry Simpson. “Achieving this milestone is the result of our keen mission focus and planned investments in our people, processes, and systems.”

Simpson said the Final CMMC Level 2 certification would not be possible without the team effort.

“We extend our appreciation to Peerless Tech Solutions for expert technical and advisory support, to Kratos Technology for a rigorous and professional assessment, and to the HST staff whose sustained effort over 18 months made this outcome possible,” he said.

About HST

HST enables success for the warfighter and our clients through an unrivaled pairing of technical and mission expertise to deliver optimized solutions that positively impact national security. Learn more at www.highsidetech.com.