VIAVI Successfully Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification

The certification covers specified product lines, while extending it to Inertial Labs products remains a plan.

Rhea-AI Summary

VIAVI Solutions (VIAV) announced CMMC Level 2 certification for four aerospace and defense product lines on September 24, 2026.

The certification covers radio test, avionics, synthetic and modular, and Position, Navigation and Timing products. The U.S. Department of Defense developed CMMC to protect controlled unclassified information, or sensitive government information that is not classified, on defense contractors' systems. CMMC certification is mandatory for entities doing business with the department. VIAVI said it plans to extend the certification to Inertial Labs product lines acquired in 2025.

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• CMMC Level 2 certification covers four product lines

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Key Figures

CMMC certification level: Level 2

CMMC certification level

Level 2

Successfully completed for specified VIAVI product lines

Key Terms

cmmc, c3pao, controlled unclassified information, defense industrial base

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cmmc regulatory

"successful completion of its Level 2 CMMC certification"

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a U.S. government program that sets required levels of cybersecurity for contractors handling sensitive government information. For investors, CMMC matters because it can determine whether a company is eligible to win or keep government contracts, affect compliance costs and cybersecurity investments, and influence operational risk — think of it like a safety inspection that can open or close doors to significant revenue streams.

c3pao regulatory

"assessment process was conducted by leading C3PAO A-LIGN"

A C3PAO is an independent, accredited assessor authorized to evaluate a company’s cybersecurity practices against government standards for handling sensitive information. Think of it as a certified building inspector for digital security: its stamp of approval can be required to win certain government or military contracts, reduce legal and breach risk, and therefore directly affect a company’s ability to compete and its investment appeal.

controlled unclassified information regulatory

"protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)"

Controlled unclassified information (CUI) is government or contract-related material that is not a classified secret but still requires restricted handling, storage, and sharing. Think of it as a sensitive file in a locked cabinet: it isn’t top secret, but mishandling can lead to legal, contractual, or reputational harm. For investors, CUI matters because failures to protect it can trigger fines, lost contracts, and increased compliance risk that may affect a company’s value.

defense industrial base regulatory

"trusted partner to the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB)"

A network of companies, suppliers, research centers and skilled workers that design, build, supply and maintain military equipment, technologies and services. It matters to investors because its health determines how reliably defense contracts turn into revenue, how exposed firms are to supply disruptions or policy shifts, and where long-term demand and government spending will flow — like the utility grid that keeps a city running, disruptions affect everyone served.

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Certification to CMMC advanced cybersecurity standard strengthens company's position as a trusted partner to government, defense and national security partners

CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions LLC, the Aerospace and Defense division of VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced the successful completion of its Level 2 CMMC certification for its radio test, avionics, synthetic and modular, and Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) product lines.

The CMMC assessment process was conducted by leading C3PAO A-LIGN, an experienced federal assessor and compliance partner trusted by more than 6,400 global organizations to help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

"Achieving CMMC Level 2 certification reflects our dedication to safeguarding the sensitive information that underpins national security and reinforces our role as a trusted partner to the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB)," said Doug Russell, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Aerospace and Defense, VIAVI. "We look forward to extending the certification to the Inertial Labs product lines, which were acquired by VIAVI in 2025."

CMMC was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure that cybersecurity controls and processes adequately protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that resides on DIB systems and networks to protect national security. This certification is mandatory for all entities doing business with the DoD.

"Congratulations to the VIAVI Aerospace and Defense team for achieving CMMC Level 2 certification. This accomplishment demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding valuable information to protect our nation, developing a competitive advantage, and creating a culture of security," said Petar Besalev, Executive Vice President of Compliance and Cybersecurity Services, A-LIGN. "We're proud to support this integral step in VIAVI's compliance journey with a high-quality assessment process and deep expertise in federal compliance."

This certification demonstrates VIAVI's commitment to safeguarding the United States' national security by complying with CMMC's rigorous standards and protecting federal contract information and CUI.

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test and measurement, and resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and automotive end markets.

Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Which VIAVI Solutions products received CMMC Level 2 certification?

The certification covers VIAVI's radio test, avionics, synthetic and modular, and Position, Navigation and Timing product lines.

Who assessed VIAVI Solutions for CMMC Level 2 certification?

A-LIGN conducted the CMMC assessment.