Ocean Power Technologies Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification
Ocean Power Technologies Inc (NYSE-A:OPTT) has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 compliance, a requirement for defense contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information. This certification enables the company to pursue U.S. Department of War and other federal programs with cybersecurity requirements tied to sensitive data protection. Jason Weed, senior vice president of commercial sales at OPTT, emphasized that meeting evolving cybersecurity standards is crucial for doing business with the U.S. government. He noted this milestone strengthens Ocean Power Technologies' ability to compete in maritime intelligence, autonomous systems, and security sectors while supporting increasingly sensitive missions. CMMC Level 2 compliance has become a growing requirement across Department of War contracts as cybersecurity standards tighten within its industrial base. OPTT continues expanding defense-related work through the deployment of autonomous maritime systems for U.S. government customers and partnerships with allied agencies.