Jefferson Wells Named CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization to Help Defense Contractors Meet New DoD Cybersecurity Requirements
Jefferson Wells, a ManpowerGroup (MAN) company, has achieved designation as a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO).
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Jefferson Wells, a ManpowerGroup (MAN) company, has achieved designation as a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO). This certification enables the company to assist defense contractors in meeting new Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
The company will provide comprehensive compliance solutions including initial cybersecurity assessments, custom implementation strategies, audit preparation, and ongoing compliance monitoring. To support this initiative, Jefferson Wells will host a free webinar on February 25, 2025, titled 'Cybersecurity Regulations & Standards: Raising the Bar' featuring Stephen Head, National Director of Cyber Risk, and Melissa Phillips, Cybersecurity Technical Manager.
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- Achieved strategic CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization status
- Expanded service offering into DoD contractor compliance market
- Positioned to capture new revenue stream from defense sector clients
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The announcement comes as the DoD implements its updated CMMC framework, requiring defense contractors and subcontractors to meet stringent standards for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
"CMMC compliance isn't just a regulatory checkbox—it's about protecting national security and the integrity of business operations," said Stephen Head, National Director of Cyber Risk for Jefferson Wells. "Our team combines extensive expertise in cybersecurity and compliance with a client-first approach, ensuring that organizations can achieve certification efficiently and confidently."
As an RPO, Jefferson Wells offers comprehensive compliance solutions including:
- Initial cybersecurity assessments
- Custom implementation strategies
- Audit preparation and guidance
- Ongoing compliance monitoring
To help organizations understand and prepare for these new requirements, Jefferson Wells will host a complimentary webinar, "Cybersecurity Regulations & Standards: Raising the Bar" on February 25, 2025, at 11:00 am CST. The 60-minute session will feature Stephen Head and Melissa Phillips, Jefferson Wells' Cybersecurity Technical Manager, discussing critical updates to cybersecurity standards, including CMMC Final Rule implementation and practical strategies for compliance. Registration is available here.
For more information about Jefferson Wells' compliance solutions, visit: https://www.jeffersonwells.com/en/solutions.
About Jefferson Wells
Jefferson Wells is a professional services firm that delivers solutions in Finance & Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance and Tax. We provide consulting, thought leadership, integrated resourcing and executive search. Jefferson Wells is part of the ManpowerGroup family of brands.
For more information, visit www.jeffersonwells.com, or follow us on LinkedIn.
About ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands — Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions — creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 70 countries and territories and has done so for more than 75 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity — as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality — all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
For more information, visit www.manpowergroup.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
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