{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-04/new-jersey-innovation-institute-cmmc-level-2","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-04/new-jersey-innovation-institute-cmmc-level-2.md","title":"New Jersey Innovation Institute Wins CMMC Level 2 Certification","headline":"New Jersey Innovation Institute Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification for Defense Work","description":"New Jersey Innovation Institute earned CMMC Level 2 certification, validating 110 NIST 800-171 security requirements for defense-related work.","section":"Regulation & Approvals","published_at":"2026-11-04T18:49:43+00:00","modified_at":"2026-11-04T18:49:43+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["New Jersey Innovation Institute achieved CMMC Level 2 certification on November 4, 2026.","The certification confirms alignment with the 110 security requirements of NIST Special Publication 800-171.","NJII is a nonprofit corporation of the New Jersey Institute of Technology and has generated over $330 million in revenue since its 2014 founding."],"companies":[{"name":"New Jersey Innovation Institute","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00084vx/new-jersey-innovation-institute","website":"https://njii.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"PR Newswire","title":"New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Cybersecurity and National Defense","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-jersey-innovation-institute-njii-achieves-cmmc-level-2-certification-reinforcing-commitment-to-cybersecurity-and-national-defense-302929427.html"},"other_sources":[{"publisher":"ScanX","url":"https://scanx.trade/stock-market-news/companies/izmo-microsystems-qualifies-indigenous-pitch-detector-defence-avionics/55227696"},{"publisher":"Nzz","url":"https://www.nzz.ch/schweiz/auterion-mitgruender-sartori-die-deutsche-drohnenbranche-hat-uns-links-und-rechts-ueberholt-ld.10046940"},{"publisher":"PR Newswire","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/beacon-ai-wins-ota-through-usaf-tacfi-program-with-us-socom-to-enhance-pilot-assistance-tech-302920200.html"}],"tags":["Regulation & Approvals","New Jersey Innovation Institute"],"body_markdown":"New Jersey Innovation Institute achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, the Newark-based nonprofit announced on November 4, 2026. The certification confirms that NJII's cybersecurity practices meet the 110 security requirements of NIST Special Publication 800-171 for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information. [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-jersey-innovation-institute-njii-achieves-cmmc-level-2-certification-reinforcing-commitment-to-cybersecurity-and-national-defense-302929427.html) carried the announcement.\n\n## What the CMMC Level 2 Assessment Covered\n\n[New Jersey Innovation Institute](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00084vx/new-jersey-innovation-institute) is a nonprofit corporation of the New Jersey Institute of Technology that works with government, industry and academic partners on advanced manufacturing, defense, healthcare, artificial intelligence and technology commercialization. The certification followed an assessment of NJII's cybersecurity program, including access management, incident response, risk management, system security, asset protection, employee awareness and continuous monitoring.\n\n\"Achieving CMMC Level 2 certification reflects NJII's unwavering commitment to cybersecurity excellence and our mission to support defense, government, and industry partners with secure and trusted solutions,\" said Jennifer D'Angelo, Interim President at NJII.\n\nMichael Grinaway, Senior Director of IT at NJII, said the certification shows the organization can meet stringent federal cybersecurity requirements while supporting government and industry partners. Thomas Murphy, Vice President of Defense at NJII, said the certification supports the National Defense Strategy's Line of Effort 4 on strengthening the Defense Industrial Base for secure, scalable defense production. NJII said the certification positions it to expand support for organizations navigating cybersecurity compliance and secure digital transformation.\n\n## NJII's Revenue and Defense Work\n\nNJII has generated over $330 million in revenue during its ten years of operation since its founding in 2014, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The same records list a revenue estimate of $25 million to $50 million and a headcount range of 51 to 100. The records also note that NJII manages Department of Defense advanced manufacturing programs and operates a Venture Studio that launches university intellectual property startups.\n\n## Certification Work Across Defense Suppliers\n\nOther defense suppliers have announced qualification and funding milestones in recent days. izmo Microsystems qualified an indigenous pitch detector to MIL-PRF-38534 military standards, [ScanX](https://scanx.trade/stock-market-news/companies/izmo-microsystems-qualifies-indigenous-pitch-detector-defence-avionics/55227696) reported on November 3, 2026. Beacon AI received a prototype Other Transaction Authority from USSOCOM through the USAF TACFI program, with $3.8 million in research and development and $1.9 million in private capital totaling $5.7 million, [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/beacon-ai-wins-ota-through-usaf-tacfi-program-with-us-socom-to-enhance-pilot-assistance-tech-302920200.html) reported on October 27, 2026.\n\n## NJII's Next Compliance Steps\n\nNJII said the certification will support its work helping organizations navigate cybersecurity compliance requirements and advance secure digital transformation initiatives. The company's [own announcement](https://njii.com) describes the certification as strengthening its position as a partner for organizations in highly regulated and mission-critical environments.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}