Harrisburg, PA – McKonly & Asbury, an IPA300 firm with headquarters in Pennsylvania, announces that it has successfully met the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) authorization requirements and is now officially designated as a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO). With this achievement, McKonly & Asbury is on the initial list of the first 35 firms posted to the Cyber AB website in the country to earn this designation.

CMMC is a critical framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure that contractors in the defense industrial base (DIB) meet rigorous cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive government data. As a C3PAO, McKonly & Asbury is now authorized to conduct Level 2 certification assessments of organizations seeking CMMC certification, a requirement for any DoD contractor involved in handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

“We are honored to have navigated the CMMC authorization process and to join the select group of firms trusted to evaluate and certify organizations under this important program,” said Michael Hoffner, Managing Partner of McKonly & Asbury. “This achievement reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and helping our clients navigate the complexities of federal compliance.”

As a C3PAO, McKonly & Asbury will support businesses seeking to demonstrate their compliance with the CMMC framework by conducting thorough CMMC Level 2 certification assessments. This recognition positions the firm as a key player in the cybersecurity industry, offering CMMC Level 2 certification services to government contractors and organizations in need of achieving or maintaining CMMC Level 2 compliance.

“We understand the challenges organizations face in achieving CMMC compliance, and we are excited to offer our services to assess their compliance with the CMMC Level 2 security requirements,” added David Hammarberg, Partner in charge of CMMC. “Our C3PAO authorization further solidifies our leadership in the cybersecurity space and our dedication to safeguarding critical information across the defense sector.”

About McKonly & Asbury

McKonly & Asbury is a leading Mid-Atlantic accounting and business advisory services firm that serves as a trusted advisor and valued business partner to many of the region’s most prominent organizations. With experience across a range of services, including advisory and business consulting, audit and assurance, tax, technology, and internal audit, the firm helps clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their business goals. McKonly & Asbury specializes in providing industry-specific solutions for sectors such as Affordable Housing, Construction, Employee Benefit Plans, Family-owned Businesses, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing and Distribution, Nonprofit, and more.

Headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Lancaster, Bloomsburg, and Philadelphia, McKonly & Asbury is recognized as a top 300 firm by Inside Public Accounting. The firm has been named a Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania for 20 years and ranked among the Best Accounting Firms to Work For in the United States for nine consecutive years, including #1 in 2024. McKonly & Asbury also earned the distinction of #1 Best Place to Work for Young Accountants in 2024 and has been recognized as a Best Accounting Firm for Women for three years. As an independent member of PrimeGlobal, one of the world’s top five largest associations of independent public accounting firms, McKonly & Asbury offers clients a global reach with a personal touch. 

For more information, visit macpas.com.