Clearwater, FL – March 5, 2025 – SP6, a leading cyber risk and compliance solutions provider based in Clearwater, Florida, is proud to announce that it has officially achieved C3PAO (Certified Maturity Model Certification Third-Party Assessor Organization) authorization. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the company’s ability to provide consulting services to organizations seeking Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance.
The C3PAO certification designates SP6 as an authorized organization to conduct CMMC assessments for defense contractors and other entities within the federal supply chain. Reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the cybersecurity industry, SP6 demonstrates its dedication to helping organizations navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape and meet the DoD’s rigorous cybersecurity expectations.
“The Defense Industrial Base must be committed to protecting sensitive information against adversary nation-states and other bad actors. As one of the Cyber AB’s top C3PAOs, and one with early authorization, we look forward to serving both the Department of Defense and its suppliers.” commented SP6 CEO Jim Barge.
As an authorized C3PAO, SP6 will offer comprehensive CMMC assessments, assisting clients in understanding and addressing their vulnerabilities within the framework. The company will evaluate organizations’ systems and practices against the five maturity levels of CMMC, ranging from basic cyber hygiene to advanced capabilities, with the goal of achieving certification that aligns with DoD requirements.
“Like those organizations in the DIB, SP6 passed our own DIBCAC Assessment, taking this responsibility seriously, and demonstrating our capabilities to organizations in the DIB. We have and continue to build a team of highly knowledgeable Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs)” added Jim Barge. “Finally, I’d like to sincerely thank the hard-working CMMC compliance professionals at SP6 who worked tirelessly to make this authorization possible.”
For more information about SP6 and its cybersecurity services, please visit www.sp6crc.com.
About SP6
SP6 is a niche consulting and software firm with expertise in two overlapping yet distinct domains: Security and cyber compliance.
SP6’s legacy expertise is with log management and security analytics, as well as analytics for technology operations. SP6 emerged as one of the leading North American partners of Splunk, recognized by Gartner as the leader in log management, security analytics (including SIEM), and data analytics.
On top of being an authorized C3PAO, SP6 is also a Registered Practitioner Organization accredited by the Cyber AB home to Certified CMMC Professionals & Assessors regarded as experts in their field. With a deep knowledge of CMMC/DFARS and other relevant security frameworks, our team offers personalized consulting that meets your organization wherever it is in maturity.
