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June 10, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. – DTS has been named a Silver Stevie® Award winner for Veteran-Owned Business of the Year in the 2026 American Business Awards®. The American Business Awards are among the nation’s premier business awards programs, recognizing organizations for achievement, operational excellence, and business performance across a wide range of industries. The recognition … Continued
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June 1, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. – DTS has successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27001 recertification, reinforcing the company’s commitment to operational rigor, information security governance, and sustainable cybersecurity practices supporting federal and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) environments. ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), requiring organizations to demonstrate structured risk management, … Continued
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May 21, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. – DTS has been recognized as one of Virginia’s 2026 Best Places to Work in the small employer category by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group. The recognition highlights organizations across the Commonwealth demonstrating strong workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational leadership. The selection process included both an evaluation of … Continued
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May 6, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. – DTS has been selected as an awardee under the U.S. Army contract supporting the Next Generation Commercial Operations in the Defending Enclave pilot program. The contract, awarded by Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, carries a total ceiling value of $49 million and is focused on advancing small-business … Continued
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Organizations often operate under multiple frameworks, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. While each uses different terminology, their foundational safeguards share the same intent. Establishing a baseline set of controls that apply across all standards, reduces duplication and ensures a consistent, technology-neutral foundation. What principles show up in every security framework? Three principles … Continued
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Controlling who can access systems and what devices they use is one of the most fundamental principles in federal cybersecurity standards. NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and DoW guidance all require organizations to restrict system access to authorized individuals and authorized equipment. For organizations, consistency in applying these controls provides significant risk reduction without heavy administrative … Continued
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Security is not a one-time project. Federal guidance and industry frameworks consistently reinforce that the effectiveness of security controls depends on continuous operation. A structured operating rhythm transforms day-to-day tasks into a predictable, sustainable program. This structure depends on clearly defined system boundaries. See how scope definition supports effective security programs. What Security Tasks Should … Continued
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A security program is only as strong as its ability to demonstrate outcomes. Federal frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 and the CMMC assessment guide emphasize that documentation and evidence must show controls are implemented, operating, and effective. For organizations, establishing an organized evidence repository eliminates stress, reduces audit preparation time, and allows security work … Continued
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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
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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
