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Certification strengthens Graybar's ability to support customers in defense-related and federally regulated industries
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced that it has earned Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 certification, following an independent assessment by an authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). The certification positions the company to support a broader range of customers in defense-related and federally regulated industries.
CMMC is a cybersecurity program developed by the U.S. Department of War to help ensure organizations safeguard sensitive information. By achieving Level 2 certification, Graybar has demonstrated that it meets rigorous security requirements for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and maintaining effective cybersecurity practices while working within the defense industrial base.
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Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 355 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping its customers power, network, automate and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR.
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<p>Certification strengthens Graybar's ability to support customers in defense-related and federally regulated industries ST. LOUIS, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provider of related supply...</p>
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