NovaVision moves to pursue CMMC cybersecurity certification

NovaVision said Aug. 11 it is advancing a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification initiative to strengthen readiness for defense contractors, government suppliers and regulated-industry customers. The Bowling Green, Ohio company says the effort is meant to align its internal cybersecurity and information-handling practices with the expectations of the Defense Industrial Base.

Why it matters: - NovaVision’s CMMC push could help the company compete for more work tied to defense, government and regulated supply chains. - The initiative connects cybersecurity readiness with the physical security products NovaVision already sells. - CMMC readiness is becoming a signal of supplier responsibility and long-term contract readiness in the Defense Industrial Base.

What happened: - NovaVision announced Aug. 11 that it is moving forward with its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification initiative. - The company is based in Bowling Green, Ohio. - NovaVision said the effort is part of a broader commitment to secure, reliable solutions for defense contractors, government suppliers and regulated industries. - President Bill Schoenherr said the company is pursuing CMMC to strengthen trust and prepare for evolving expectations in defense, government and regulated supply chains.

The details: - CMMC is a Department of Defense cybersecurity framework designed to help contractors and subcontractors safeguard Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information. - NovaVision said the initiative reflects its long-standing focus on security from both physical and digital perspectives. - The company has spent decades providing tamper-evident labels, serialized security seals, holographic technologies, authentication features, custom security printing and other physical security solutions. - NovaVision said the CMMC initiative extends that security-first approach into internal systems, information handling practices and customer data protection processes. - As part of the initiative, NovaVision is reviewing internal cybersecurity practices, information handling procedures, supplier-facing documentation and public-facing capability statements. - NovaVision also plans to update its website and marketing materials to better explain how its cybersecurity readiness supports its physical security solutions. - The company serves defense, government, industrial, pharmaceutical, logistics, packaging and regulated markets with prime labels, durable labels, security labels, tamper-evident seals, authentication products, holograms, decals and custom security solutions. - NovaVision says its products help deter tampering, support chain-of-custody programs, improve authentication and protect sensitive products and processes.

Between the lines: - The move reflects a broader shift in the market, where cybersecurity controls are becoming part of supplier qualification, not just IT hygiene. - NovaVision is also positioning cybersecurity as an extension of its core product promise: security at every layer of the supply chain. - The company cited industry research showing many defense contractors are still underprepared for CMMC assessments, which suggests a growing compliance gap across the sector. - CyberSheath’s 2025 State of the DIB Report found that only 1% of defense contractors feel fully prepared for CMMC assessments. - Kiteworks reported that among organizations pursuing CMMC 2.0 certification, 38% have implemented comprehensive governance control and tracking systems, and 56% have fully implemented end-to-end encryption for all sensitive data. - Schoenherr said CMMC is part of a broader effort to prepare for where customer expectations are heading.

What’s next: - NovaVision said it will continue reviewing its cybersecurity practices and documentation as part of the initiative. - The company plans to update its website and marketing materials to communicate its readiness more clearly to customers. - Organizations interested in NovaVision’s products or cybersecurity readiness can visit NovaVision’s website or contact the company directly.

The bottom line: - NovaVision is trying to turn cybersecurity readiness into a sales advantage for defense and regulated-market customers while reinforcing its physical security brand.