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Scope What Matters: Building a Focused and Sustainable Security Program

By Team DTS

A security program becomes repeatable only when it focuses on the systems and processes that truly matter. Federal guidance such as NIST SP 800-171 and the DoW’s CMMC model emphasize the importance of clearly defining boundaries and understanding where sensitive data resides before applying controls. Start With the Business Services That Drive Revenue or Handle … Continued

Information Governance and CUI: Establishing Structure for CMMC Compliance

By Team DTS

February is recognized as Information Governance Month, with February 19 marking Global Information Governance Day. For organizations supporting federal contracts, information governance defines how Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is identified, categorized, documented, and maintained. It establishes accountability and lifecycle controls that support consistent implementation of CMMC Level 2 requirements. Information governance answers foundational questions: What qualifies as CUI under contract? … Continued

8 Essential Data Privacy Practices for Federal Contractors

By Team DTS

A clear, actionable guide to protecting sensitive information and preparing for evolving privacy expectations Introduction Data Privacy Week arrives at a time when organizations across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) are navigating new requirements, heightened customer expectations, and an increasingly complex threat landscape. While privacy can feel like a broad or abstract topic, the fundamentals … Continued

DTS Awarded Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ Contract

By Team DTS

January 9, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. – DTS is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract/s for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to … Continued

Strengthening Identity Integrity and MFA Controls to Prevent Credential Theft

By Team DTS

Identity is the core of modern cybersecurity. Federal frameworks, including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC, consistently emphasize maintaining traceable, unique identities and enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA). Strong identity governance reduces the likelihood of unauthorized access and credential compromise. Establish Unique, Non-Shared User IDs Clear identity standards ensure accountability. Each user should have a unique identifier … Continued

DTS Recognized as 2025 NVTC Cyber50 Honoree

By Team DTS

October 21, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va. – DTS, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and trusted provider of cybersecurity, compliance, and IT services for the federal and defense sectors, has been named one of the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s (NVTC) 2025 Cyber50 Honorees. The NVTC Cyber50 Awards recognize the region’s top companies, executives, and rising stars … Continued

DTS Promotes Sarah Tulk to Chief Financial Officer

By Team DTS

October 1, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va. – DTS, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and trusted provider of cybersecurity, compliance, and IT services to the federal government and Defense Industrial Base, is proud to announce the promotion of Sarah Tulk to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Tulk previously served as Senior Vice President of Accounting, where she … Continued

Set-Aside Alert Interview: Leading Through Change in Federal Cybersecurity

By Team DTS

ARLINGTON, Va. – DTS CEO Ed Tuorinsky was featured in Set-Aside Alert (Vol. 33, No. 17, September 5, 2025) discussing leadership, cybersecurity, and the evolving challenges facing small federal contractors. In the interview, Ed shares how intentional leadership and a people-first culture have shaped DTS’s success in the federal market—from investing in employee growth to … Continued

IntelliGRC Podcast: Ed Tuorinsky, CEO, and David Africano, ISSM — Building a Defensible, Security-First Culture

By Team DTS

ARLINGTON, Va. – DTS CEO Ed Tuorinsky and ISSM David Africano joined Steven Molter on the Aug 28, 2025, IntelliGRC Podcast to discuss the evolution of DTS, the realities of CMMC compliance, and why building a defensible, security-first culture is critical for every contractor in the Defense Industrial Base. With the CMMC Final Rule clearing … Continued