Exemplary Artifact Readiness Results in a Decisive Win for this DIB Cybersecurity Leader
Waukee, IA — August 28, 2025 — ecfirst, a DoD-authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), today announced that CyFlare has been certified at CMMC Level 2. The CyFlare team was exceptionally well-prepared from day one of the assessment, enabling a smooth and efficient evaluation with a decisive certification outcome.
“Readiness with SSP and artifacts wins CMMC,” said Ali Pabrai, Chief Executive of ecfirst. “CyFlare’s discipline and preparation were evident from the very first scoping call. Their documentation, control implementation, and evidence were in excellent order. Team CyFlare’s steadfast engagement throughout the process results in success with achieving CMMC certification.”
“This was a 16-month journey of preparation, assessments, and teamwork — and I couldn’t be prouder of what this means for our company and our customers,” said Eric Dowsland, Chief Customer Officer at CyFlare. “ecfirst – our official C3PAO, made the process enjoyable and painless. Thank you, Team ecfirst! We’re proud to be leading from the front as one of the FIRST MSSP providers to market with the coveted certification.”
CyFlare’s cybersecurity program is notably mature, well‑documented, consistently implemented, and tightly governed, reflecting the team’s meticulous design and configuration. Achieving assessment-day readiness typically requires a year or more of cross-functional work, clear scope, hardened policies, implemented controls, and disciplined evidence mapping, which CyFlare brought to the table.
Why This Matters
CMMC Level 2 Certification confirms CyFlare has implemented and independently validated the 110 requirements aligned with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 to protect FCI and CUI across its scoped environment. The outcome reflects mature, repeatable controls backed by complete, high-quality evidence and equips CyFlare to support current and future U.S. DoD missions with confidence.
ecfirst’s Assessment Approach
As an Authorized C3PAO, ecfirst delivers rigorous, fixed‑fee assessments grounded in deep, hands‑on experience with CMMC and adjacent frameworks. Each engagement is led by senior Lead CMMC Certified Assessors (LCCAs) and supported by specialists who focus on scope clarity, consistent evidence handling, and high‑signal findings that help organizations sustain compliance post‑certification. Most importantly, ecfirst keeps it SIMPLE. With all the hype and build-up around CMMC, ecfirst surgically executes its assessment methodology aligned with the CMMC CAP specifications.
About CyFlare
CyFlare isn’t a traditional security vendor checking boxes; they’re your Managed Security Services Provider built for speed, visibility, and choice. Their 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) combines human expertise with automation to detect and respond to threats faster, all while integrating with the tools you already trust. No rip-and-replace. No vendor lock. Just stronger security, delivered on your terms. CyFlare delivers outcome-driven managed security services through the CyFlare ONE platform. Their Open SOC approach integrates 400+ tools and 450+ OOTB use cases, accelerating threat detection, automating response, and reducing risk, without replacing your existing stack or adding headcount.
About ecfirst
Founded in 1999, ecfirst is a leading provider of AI, cyber defense, and compliance services across the United States and globally. ecfirst delivers end-to-end services in the areas of HITRUST, CMMC Certification, Training, Readiness, and Assessment, as well as HIPAA, NIST, Privacy, Penetration Testing, and AI (ISO 42001 and NIST AI RMF). With ecfirst, you, the client, always have complete flexibility with our fixed-fee services across our On-Demand Consulting and the customized Managed Compliance Services Program. Complimentary with every engagement comes the ecfirst experience of delivering thousands of assessments, ensuring you receive deep industry insight as well as best practices implemented.
ecfirst is a HITRUST Authorized External Assessor, a CMMC Authorized C3PAO, APP, ATP, and RPO, and has established industry-leading credentials in training, including CHP, CSCS, CCSA, and the latest aiCRP programs. More information is at www.ecfirst.com and www.ecfirst.biz.
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Client Executive Contact
Contact Peter Harvey, Peter.Harvey@ecfirst.com, to discuss CMMC Solutions, including Readiness, Assessment, and Certification Training.
