WAKEFIELD, Mass., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Optikos®, a leading end-to-end provider of engineering, manufacturing, and metrology services in optical systems, is now formally certified at Level 2 of the US Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC), following an independent assessment of the company's cybersecurity practices. The certification confirms that Optikos meets the full set of controls the DoD requires for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

According to the CMMC certification tracker reported by CyberAB, the program's official reporting body, roughly 2,300 companies had obtained full Level 2 certification as of the end of September, out of more than 200,000 suppliers in the US Defense Industrial Base. That puts certified companies at about one percent of the entire defense supply chain, with optics and photonics suppliers making up an even smaller share. Partnering with companies like Optikos lets defense programs move forward without compliance delays, waivers, or sensitive-data risks.

Optikos completed the certification in partnership with CyberSheath, a certified CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance service provider, whose team guided the organization from initial assessment through full implementation of the required practices and processes.

A Competitive Edge for Defense and Beyond
This achievement positions Optikos among the first wave of suppliers ready to bid on Department of Defense programs and other contracts under the CMMC umbrella. As certification becomes a hard requirement rather than a differentiator, obtaining such an endorsement gives Optikos partners immediate confidence that their sensitive information rests in trusted hands.

"I'm very excited to share that Optikos has completed the Level 2 certification of our CMMC compliance process," said Frank Hammell, Chief Operating Officer at Optikos. "CMMC Level 2 verifies that we have the necessary cybersecurity practices and controls in place to protect sensitive government data. This is a great achievement, a long-term team effort, and it reflects the Optikos commitment to keeping customer and vendor data secure, with compliance at the forefront of our daily operations."

Readiness in the DNA of the Company
For Optikos, the certification reflects how the company operates every day. Metrology, the science of measurement, has been shaping the way Optikos approaches its operations by focusing engineering work on precision and data accuracy, a mentality that extends into the way the company invests in its digital infrastructure.

"Being ready is in the DNA of Optikos. We're a metrology-based business, so measuring twice and acting once comes naturally to us. Rigorous security, at its core, needs the same discipline: verified processes, documented controls, and leaving no room for assumptions. I believe this cybersecurity achievement reflects the mindset present in every part of the business," said David Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of Optikos. "What makes me especially proud is the credibility it brings to strategic discussions, particularly for defense projects that demand high-performing optical systems. And this effort doesn't stop here. Together with our IT partners at CyberSheath, we're always looking for new ways to raise the bar on our cybersecurity."

Why This Matters in Optics and Photonics
Companies in optics and photonics occupy a position of trust few industries share. On any given day, Optikos works with nondisclosure agreements, proprietary designs, export-controlled drawings, and intellectual property belonging to customers who have spent years or sometimes decades developing their technology.

CMMC Level 2 certification gives partners and vendors assurance that this material is handled in a controlled, monitored environment, and that security is actively built into daily operations. For programs pushing the state of the art in defense, space, quantum, and life sciences, that trust is the foundation for development and innovation.

About Optikos, LLC
Optikos® is a leading end-to-end provider of optical engineering, manufacturing, and metrology services. Based in Wakefield, MA, Optikos drives precision and excellence across diverse markets, including defense, life sciences, space, aerial imaging, semiconductor, and quantum. Across these sectors, Optikos brings clarity to complex challenges by combining rapid delivery, an unwavering commitment to timelines, and uncompromising quality for every engineered solution. Learn more at www.optikos.com.

About CyberSheath
CyberSheath is a certified, specialized cybersecurity compliance service provider with a long track record of helping customers achieve NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and CMMC 2.0 compliance through end-to-end cybersecurity services and solutions. Learn more at www.cybersheath.com.

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Optikos, LLC
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