Ocean Power Technologies gains cybersecurity certification for defense contracts

Tech Written by: Angela Harmantas 08:47 Wed 29 Jul 2026 --> Proactive has a commercial relationship with Ocean Power Technologies Inc. This article was produced independently under Proactive's Editorial Standards Policy . Disclaimer No investment advice About this content Editorial Standards & Policies Share article About this content × About Angela Harmantas Angela Harmantas is an Editor at Proactive. She has over 15 years of experience covering the equity markets in North America, with a particular focus on junior resource stocks. Angela has reported from numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the US, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, and South Africa for leading trade publications. Previously, she worked in investor relations and led the foreign direct investment program in Canada for the Swedish government. She earned a Bachelor of... Read more About the publisher Proactive financial news and online broadcast teams provide fast, accessible, informative and actionable business and finance news content to a global investment audience. All our content is produced independently by our experienced and qualified teams of news journalists. Proactive news team spans the world’s key finance and investing hubs with bureaus and studios in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney and Perth. We are experts in medium and small-cap markets, we also keep our community up to date with blue-chip companies, commodities and broader investment stories. This is content that excites and engages motivated private investors. The team delivers news and unique insights across the market including but not confined to: biotech and pharma, mining and natural resources, battery metals, oil and gas, crypto and emerging digital and EV technologies. Use of technology Proactive has always been a forward looking and enthusiastic technology adopter. Our human content creators are equipped with many decades of valuable expertise and experience. The team also has access to and use technologies to assist and enhance workflows. Proactive will on occasion use automation and software tools, including generative AI. Nevertheless, all content published by Proactive is edited and authored by humans, in line with best practice in regard to content production and search engine optimisation. Ocean Power Technologies Inc ( NYSE-A:OPTT ) View Price & Profile Ocean Power Technologies gains cybersecurity certification for defense contracts Published: 08:47 29 Jul 2026 EDT Ocean Power Technologies Inc (NYSE-A:OPTT) said Wednesday it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 compliance, a designation required for defense contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information. The certification allows the company to pursue US Department of War contracts and other federal programs with cybersecurity requirements tied to the protection of sensitive information, OPT said. "The cybersecurity requirements associated with defense programs continue to evolve, and meeting those requirements has become an important part of doing business with the US Government," said Jason Weed, senior vice president, commercial sales. "Achieving CMMC Level 2 compliance reflects another investment in the capabilities our defense customers expect from their industry partners. As OPT continues to expand across maritime intelligence, autonomous systems, and maritime security, we believe that this milestone strengthens our ability to compete for new opportunities and support increasingly sensitive missions." CMMC Level 2 compliance is required for an increasing share of Department of War contracts as the agency tightens cybersecurity standards across its industrial base, the company said. OPT has been expanding its defense-related work, including deployment of autonomous maritime systems for US Government customers and partnerships with allied defense agencies. Continue reading