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

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 regulatory review, the path ahead is clearer: publication is next, followed by phased implementation. For contractors, now is the time to ensure security and compliance practices hold up to scrutiny.

Highlights include:

• The evolution of DTS and its role in guiding contractors through CMMC
• Why Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a pivotal role in cybersecurity readiness
• How to create and sustain a defensible, security-first culture across the DIB

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 IntelliGRC Podcast — Building a Defensible, Security-First Culture with DTS