By Team DTS
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
By Team DTS
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
By Team DTS
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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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
