Why you should go beyond the cyber requirements for OASIS+
Just don’t check the boxes for your OASIS+ proposals because your approach to cybersecurity might be the key differentiator for winning task orders, especially for small businesses. After months of work, checking a few boxes on the OASIS+ Pre-Award Questionnaire was no big deal. But now that the dust has settled, you might wonder what […]
Lessons learned from a joint surveillance audit for CMMC
Microsoft recently had an opportunity to sit down with Derek Kernus, Director of Cybersecurity Operation at DTS, to discuss their experience with the Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA). The Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA) program is a transitional certification to CMMC, a new cybersecurity framework for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors. The Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment […]
What does it cost small businesses to get advanced cybersecurity?
In this Expert Insight, Derek Kernus, the Director of Cybersecurity Operations at DTS talks about the challenges facing small businesses that are under pressure to adopt cybersecurity best practices without breaking their budget. Derek offers suggestions for prioritizing cybersecurity investments – and things to watch out for as you build out an advanced cybersecurity program. […]
Hiring IT Help: Do you need an MSP or MSSP, or both?
Outsourcing can help your company grow, handling specialized tasks, often for less than the cost of a single annual salary. IT and cybersecurity are two areas where niche knowledge is essential, so it’s no surprise that 81% of companies use third-party vendors to handle part or all of their cybersecurity needs. As technical needs have evolved, two […]
Three Things To Do Before Hiring A Cybersecurity Company
We’re a nation of sleepless business owners—up late worrying about the many aspects of business that we can’t control. The top of this list might include things like the threat of a cyberattack, meeting compliance standards and the cost of adding cybersecurity to everyday operations. With the introduction of several security frameworks, you now have […]
Security and your supply chain: 5 steps to take right now
The future of cybersecurity contracting looks like an oasis, or rather an OASIS+ contract. Government contractors and companies in the defense industrial base just have one catch: They are on the hook to help secure the nation’s supply chains. The Government Accountability Office published a series of reports recently that outlined the highest cybersecurity risks […]
DTS Proudly Opens New IT Service Center, Expansion Brings Career Opportunities to Rural Indiana, Pennsylvania
New IT Service Center in Indiana, PA supports cybersecurity operations; DTS partners with local PA CareerLink ARLINGTON, Va.—October 12, 2022 — DTS, which delivers cyber, consulting, and management services, is proud to announce that it has opened a new IT Service Center in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Located on Gompers Avenue, the DTS IT Service Center will serve […]
Managing security compliance with a hybrid workforce
Home internet speed. Cameras on or off. Core work hours. These are just a few remote work worries managers now have to consider. While businesses may have dabbled in flexible work arrangements before, it’s clear that widespread adoption of hybrid policies is here to stay — and with it, the need for cybersecurity extends beyond […]
Is CMMC going away?
Our Director of Cybersecurity weighs in on the rumors.
Are there really just 14 domains to be compliant? That seems too easy.
Our Director of Cybersecurity explains the full scope of meeting all your cybersecurity requirements.
