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UWM advances toward key federal cybersecurity certification, expanding research and industry opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-07-03 10:55:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNewswise \u2014 The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its research enterprise by achieving Level 1 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and accelerating efforts toward Level 2 certification, an accomplishment that will expand access to federal funding and deepen industry collaboration.\u00a0CMMC is a set of federally mandated cybersecurity standards\u00a0required\u00a0for organizations working on\u00a0projects with the\u00a0U.S.\u00a0Department of\u00a0Defense\u00a0and other defense-related\u00a0entities.\u00a0UWM earned its Level 1 certification in January, confirming that\u00a0the\u00a0university\u00a0has implemented essential security practices to\u00a0provide\u00a0safeguards for select\u00a0sensitive, non-classified research data.\u00a0\u201cEstablishing a\u00a0Level 1\u00a0environment\u00a0demonstrates UWM\u2019s commitment to protecting research and building the infrastructure required for high-impact federal partnerships,\u201d said Ali Abedi, UWM\u2019s\u00a0vice\u00a0chancellor for\u00a0research.\u00a0\u00a0UWM,\u00a0one of only two R1 (highest research activity) universities in Wisconsin,\u00a0is now working toward\u00a0CMMC\u00a0Level 2 certification, targeting\u00a0completion\u00a0in\u00a0November. This next phase requires more advanced investments, including secure laboratory environments and a dedicated data enclave,\u00a0an isolated and highly protected segment of the network capable of\u00a0handling controlled\u00a0research information.\u00a0Currently, Wisconsin\u2019s defense industry supports approximately 16,000 jobs. By enabling more federally funded research partnerships, UWM\u2019s progress toward Level 2 certification could\u00a0help\u00a0attract\u00a0additional\u00a0defense-related projects and strengthen the regional economy.\u00a0Unlocking\u00a0new\u00a0research\u00a0funding and\u00a0industry\u00a0partnerships\u00a0As federal research funding becomes increasingly competitive, CMMC certification opens new doors for UWM researchers and their industry collaborators. Level 2 certification will enable UWM to pursue\u00a0DOD-funded projects that require compliance with enhanced cybersecurity standards,\u00a0projects that are currently inaccessible to institutions without certification.\u00a0The impact extends beyond campus. Southeastern Wisconsin\u2019s growing base of companies in energy, power systems,\u00a0controls\u00a0and advanced manufacturing stands to\u00a0benefit\u00a0from increased collaboration opportunities with UWM researchers.\u00a0\u201cCMMC certification creates a framework where universities, industry partners and the federal government can work together more effectively and securely,\u201d Abedi said. \u201cIt\u2019s about unlocking collaboration while protecting innovation.\u201d\u00a0Research with\u00a0broad\u00a0impact\u00a0UWM researchers are already contributing to\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0federal initiatives. Rob Cuzner, professor of electrical engineering and director of the Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems, leads applied research supporting the U.S. Navy\u2019s development of next-generation all-electric ships. His work involves collaboration with southeastern Wisconsin manufacturers engaged in defense production.\u00a0\u201cThe region is rich in companies working in power, energy and automation,\u201d said Cuzner. \u201cThey need highly trained graduate students with hands-on experience in emerging technologies\u00a0and UWM is helping meet that demand.\u201d\u00a0Cuzner\u2019s research into electric microgrids and energy resilience has implications well beyond military applications. Technologies developed through defense-funded research often translate into civilian uses, with potential applications ranging from hospital systems and urban power grids to renewable energy integration.\u00a0\u201cHistorically, many transformative technologies\u00a0originated from DOD\u00a0research,\u00a0like the internet and advances in healthcare and artificial intelligence, for example,\u201d\u00a0Abedi\u00a0said.\u00a0\u201cThese\u00a0advancements\u00a0provide benefits that\u00a0extend far beyond national security.\u201d\u00a0\u201cThe university is a powerful, untapped resource,\u201d\u00a0Abedi\u00a0said. \u201cBy building the right infrastructure and partnerships, we can create meaningful advancements that benefit both national defense and everyday life.\u201d\u00a0
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