Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO)
IBSS is an Authorized C3PAO, a designation granted by the Cyber AB (CMMC Accreditation Body) under the guidance of the Department of Defense (DoD). This authorization confirms that our organization has successfully completed the rigorous process required to assess the cybersecurity posture of organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) against the requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
Capabilities as an Authorized C3PAO
Our C3PAO status validates the maturity of our assessment practices and authorizes IBSS to perform the following:
- Official CMMC Assessments: Conduct independent, third-party assessments necessary for DIB companies seeking CMMC certification at various maturity levels.
- Impartial Validation: Provide objective and reliable verification of a contractor’s implementation of CMMC practices and processes.
- Quality Assurance: Operate under a strict quality management system that aligns with DoD and Cyber AB standards for assessment quality, consistency, and integrity.
By maintaining our C3PAO authorization, IBSS demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the highest standards of cybersecurity governance and quality assessment delivery for the DoD supply chain.
Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) – SVC Level 3 and Dev ML Level 3
IBSS has been independently appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 3 (CMMI L3) in Services (SVC) and Development (DEV) ML. Our CMMI L3 SVC certification ensures that our service delivery processes are well-defined and consistently applied, providing reliable and high-quality customer outcomes. CMMI L3 DEV ML certification highlights our capability to efficiently develop and enhance service solutions that meet the highest quality standards. CMMI L3 for SVC and DEV ML affirms IBSS’ commitment to operational excellence and demonstrates our ability to effectively meet complex service demands.
SBA-CERTIFIED WOSB (WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS)
The Small Business Administration certification helps small companies compete for federal contracts. In an effort to provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting program.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Quality Management System (QMS)
IBSS’ QMS has been independently assessed and approved against ISO 9001:2015 provisions. Companies with this distinction must show their ability to consistently deliver products and services that meet client and relevant statutory/regulatory requirements.
ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Certified Information Technology Service Management (ITSM)
The ITSM standard enables IT organizations to ensure that their IT service processes are aligned with the needs of the business and with international best practices.
ISO/IEC 27001-2022 Certified Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
The ISMS standard consists of policies; procedures; and other controls involving people, processes, and technology. Informed by regular information security risk assessments, an ISMS is an efficient, risk-based and technology-neutral approach to keeping information assets secure