Milestone validates GCE’s commitment to cybersecurity controls required to support government and defense customers

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of secure technology and mission-support services for federal customers.

The certification confirms that GCE has successfully implemented and validated cybersecurity practices required to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within the assessed environment, a requirement for many government and defense contracts.

“Achieving CMMC Level 2 certification is a significant accomplishment for GCE and reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional services while protecting the information entrusted to us,” said Dwight Davis, president of GCE. “Our customers depend on us to perform mission-critical work with professionalism, reliability and accountability. This certification validates the processes, controls and expertise our team has built.”

CMMC certification strengthens GCE’s information technology, contact center, business and administrative support services, which encompass cybersecurity, system administration, network administration, help desk support and telecommunications, as well as secure mail and postal operations, records management, administrative support and other mission-support functions.

“Every day, our team members demonstrate the talent, expertise and commitment required to excel in highly technical and regulated fields,” said Davis. “Achieving this certification further affirms our ability to support demanding customer missions within an environment built on security, accountability and continuous improvement.”

Certification was achieved following an independent assessment by Insight Assurance, a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) authorized to conduct formal CMMC assessments for defense contractors.

CMMC Level 2 validates GCE’s implementation of cybersecurity practices aligned with 110 security requirements established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the assessed CUI environment.

Founded in Pensacola, Florida, in 1986, GCE employs more than 1,700 team members across 14 states and Washington, D.C. Through information technology, facilities management, custodial, food service, contact center, apparel decoration and business support contracts, GCE creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including veterans, while delivering mission-critical services to federal and commercial customers.