R3 Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Strengthening Support for the Defense Industrial Base

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R3, a Microsoft Solutions Partner and Registered Provider Organization (RPO) serving the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), has officially achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. This achievement reflects the collective dedication of the R3 team to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in alignment with the Department of Defense's CMMC 2.0 framework and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.

Why it matters

For organizations operating within the DIB, CMMC Level 2 is more than a compliance requirement; it is a prerequisite for contract eligibility and mission continuity. R3's CMMC Level 2 certification demonstrates its ability to provide secure and compliant Microsoft Government cloud solutions to its defense contractor clients.

The details

R3 passed their CMMC assessment with zero deficiencies, meeting all 110 controls. The company specializes in architecting and managing compliant Microsoft Government cloud environments across Microsoft 365 GCC High and Azure Government & Secret, integrating managed IT, cybersecurity, and compliance services to enable defense contractors to securely modernize operations, reduce risk, and maintain continuous CMMC alignment.

• R3 announced its CMMC Level 2 certification on February 27, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

R3 plans to continue supporting its defense contractor clients in their CMMC Level 2 readiness and certification journeys, leveraging its own successful CMMC Level 2 certification to provide secure and compliant Microsoft Government cloud solutions.