Open Approach Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification

Open Approach Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Setting the “Gold Standard” for Secure Managed IT Services

Burlington, VT – Open Approach, a premier managed IT and security provider, proudly announces it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Level 2. This milestone completes a powerful “Gold Standard” security stack alongside the firm’s Cyber Verify Level 3 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications, placing Open Approach among the top tier of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) worldwide.

By reaching CMMC 2.0 Level 2, Open Approach is formally aligned with the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) advanced cybersecurity standards designed to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This certification confirms that Open Approach has implemented, documented, and operationalized the stringent controls required to support organizations working with sensitive defense-related data.

As the DoD enforces stricter compliance requirements across its supply chain, this achievement further solidifies Open Approach’s role as a secure, verified partner for defense contractors and other highly regulated organizations. The company’s triple-certification strategy—CMMC Level 2, Cyber Verify Level 3, and SOC 2 Type 2—delivers a depth of independent validation that remains rare in the MSP industry.

“Our customers should never have to wonder if their IT partner can keep up with today’s security and compliance demands,” said Scott Bernoudy, CEO of Open Approach. “We earned CMMC Level 2 on top of Cyber Verify Level 3 and SOC 2 Type 2. That means every control we recommend is one we use ourselves. It’s tested, independently audited, and battle-hardened. Defense contractors can bid, win, and deliver with confidence, knowing their MSP is already operating at the DoD’s standard.”

What This Means for Customers

The move to CMMC Level 2 represents a significant elevation in Open Approach’s security maturity and delivers tangible benefits for customers focused on a hardened defense posture:

• Seamless compliance: Clients can pursue and maintain DoD contracts with confidence that their managed service provider aligns with the federal security requirements found in NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2.
• Hardened defense: Unlike self-assessments, CMMC Level 2 requires an independent C3PAO audit, validating that every firewall, access control, and encryption protocol is not only implemented but operational and effective.
• Audit readiness for clients: Customers can inherit Open Approach’s tested security controls, dramatically reducing the complexity, time, and cost associated with achieving and maintaining their own certifications.

With CMMC 2.0 Level 2 now in place alongside Cyber Verify Level 3 and SOC 2 Type 2, Open Approach reinforces its commitment to delivering secure, compliant, and resilient IT environments for defense contractors and security-conscious organizations across the region.