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Criterion to Sponsor the 2019 NLIT (National Laboratories Information Technology) Summit
Criterion Systems is an Emerald sponsor of the National Laboratories Information Technology (NLIT) Summit May 28-31 in Boise, Idaho.
22 May, 2019
Increasing Federal Cybersecurity and Privacy Program Maturity: Program and Technical Baselining
Based upon the Program and Technical Baselining review results, Federal organizational management will be able to make well-informed, risk-based decis
21 May, 2019
Meet Felicia, Senior Proposal Manager
Today, we get to know Felicia, a senior proposal manager at Criterion and veteran of the US Navy.
14 May, 2019
Kansas City Criterion Cloud Team Wins U.S. Government Distinguished Team Award
Last week, several Criterion employees at the National Information Technology Center (NITC) received a U.S. Government Distinguished Team Award.
13 May, 2019
Criterion to Sponsor the 2019 DOE Cyber Conference
Criterion Systems is a Platinum sponsor of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Cyber Conference May 13-16 in Denver, Colorado.
08 May, 2019Strengthening Fast-Track Authority to Operate (FTO) for Cybersecurity Approvals
In order to strengthen the Fast-Track ATO process, Criterion recommends that other organizations implementing a similar program consider certain items
07 May, 2019
Promod Sharma Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
Criterion’s CEO, Promod Sharma, has been named a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Mid-Atlantic Program.
25 April, 2019
Criterion Donates to Scouts Troop 323 in Missouri
Criterion recently made a donation to the BSA Troop 323 of Lee’s Summit, MO to help them buy camping equipment.
17 April, 2019
We Had a Great Day at the Veteran Career Expo
Last Friday, several Criterion employees and veterans represented the company at the WithYouWithMe (WYWM) Veteran Career Expo.
15 April, 2019
The Women’s Center 2019 Leadership Conference Was A Moving Experience
Several employees and guests of Criterion Systems attended the Women’s Center Annual Leadership Conference.
10 April, 2019Meet Dan Chandler, Chief Information Security Officer
Today, we'd like to introduce you to Dan Chandler, Criterion's CISO.
09 April, 2019
Criterion to Exhibit at WithYouWithMe National Career Expo
Criterion to talk to military veterans seeking transition into a civilian profession.
03 April, 2019
Meet Ryan, System Administrator
Ryan answers six questions about his typical workday at Criterion.
02 April, 2019
Key Takeaways from My Panel at RSA
The panel provided some compelling ideas around the need for senior leadership to drive an organization’s approach to risk and determine the response.
22 March, 2019
Criterion: Then and Now
As the first quarter of 2019 nears its close, I wanted to reflect on the history of Criterion and how we have built such a special company.
13 March, 2019Meet Brian Rodger, Director, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
Today, we'd like to introduce you to Brian Rodger, Director, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.
06 March, 2019
Criterion Team to Participate in Las Vegas Corporate Challenge…Again!
For the second year in a row, a team from Criterion will be participating in the Las Vegas Corporate Challenge, which runs March through May.
01 March, 2019
Criterion Supports “Feed the Kids” in Albuquerque
Criterion employees donate food so children have something to eat outside of school.
27 February, 2019
Criterion Hosts Chili Cook-Off and Dessert Bake Off
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Criterion hosted a chili cook-off and dessert bake-off for headquarters employees.
25 February, 2019Meet John, Lead System Administrator
John answers six questions about his typical workday at Criterion.
21 February, 2019Increasing Federal Cybersecurity and Privacy Program Maturity: Conducting a Program and Operations Review
How to conduct a Federal organizational CS&P program and operations review.
19 February, 2019
Criterion’s John C. Pross to Speak at 2019 RSA Conference
Criterion's John Pross to speak on RSA panel on quantifying cyber risk.
13 February, 2019Meet John Harrison, Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect
Today, we’d like to introduce you to John Harrison, Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at Criterion.
01 February, 2019
Criterion Sponsors The Women’s Center 2019 Leadership Conference
Criterion Systems is sponsoring the Women’s Center Annual Leadership Conference as a patron sponsor for the third year in a row.
30 January, 2019Post Service: Is Government Contracting the Right Choice?
Criterion's veterans and active reservists share what life is like at Criterion and within the government contracting industry.
24 January, 2019
Congratulations to our 2018 Employee Award Winners!
In December, we recognized four employees for their contributions to Criterion over the past year.
17 January, 2019
Criterion Celebrates 2018 and Looks Forward to 2019
In December, Criterion celebrated a great year.
15 January, 2019Criterion Awarded SeaPort Next Generation Contract for US Navy
The US Navy announced the award of Seaport NxG to Criterion Systems on December 4th.
08 January, 20192019 Emerging Cyber Trends
Three emerging cyber trends to watch for 2019.
21 December, 2018
Criterion Sponsors Las Vegas Shad0w Synd1cate Meetup
Criterion sponsored the December meetup of the Las Vegas cybersecurity group, Shad0w Synd1cate.
19 December, 2018Meet Sergey, Storage Engineer
Sergey answers six questions about what his job is like.
18 December, 2018
Criterion Supports Hour of Code in Las Vegas
A group of cybersecurity employees from Criterion’s Las Vegas office recently volunteered for Hour of Code.
14 December, 2018Increasing Federal Cybersecurity and Privacy Program Maturity: Building a Flexible Roadmap
The first step toward increasing maturity is understanding the current state of a CS&P program, project, or system and identifying what the current (a
10 December, 2018Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program: An Interview with Linda Montgomery of the Learning Center-Las Vegas
Learn more about The Learning Center-Las Vegas Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program, of which Criterion is a sponsor.
07 December, 2018
Criterion Celebrates Thanksgiving and Donates to Food Drive
We gathered together in Virginia last week for a Thanksgiving potluck and food drive.
29 November, 2018Meet Bob Heckman, CIO
Meet Bob, Criterion's CIO, who served in the United States Marine Corps.
27 November, 2018
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving!
22 November, 2018
Criterion Helps Kick Off Nevada Apprenticeship Program
Criterion Systems, in conjunction with The Learning Center of Nevada and the State of Nevada kicked off the Nevada Apprenticeship Program.
20 November, 2018
Criterion Joins Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce and Attends Access Las Vegas
Criterion Systems recently joined the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is focused on helping the area’s businesses achieve success and
15 November, 2018How to Increase the Maturity Level of Federal Department and Agency Cybersecurity and Privacy Programs
To be effective in this operational environment, Federal D&As must employ CS&P programs that focus on operating in cyberspace instead of just reacting
13 November, 2018Meet Kathy Wallace, Program Manager
Meet Kathy, a Criterion program manager who served in the US Army.
12 November, 2018Meet John Pross, Vice President, Senior Program Manager
Meet John, a Criterion vice president and senior program manager who served in the United States Marine Corps.
12 November, 2018
Criterion Sponsors DC Walk for Carcinoid Cancer
Criterion is sponsoring the walk in memory of Sonya Jain, the founder and CEO of eGlobalTech who lost her fight with the disease late last year.
08 November, 2018Meet Jarrett, ISSO
Jarrett answers six questions about what his job is like.
07 November, 2018
Criterion to Exhibit at the 2018 USDA Technology Expo
Criterion Systems will be present at the Women in Technology's Fall 2018 Job Fair taking place on September 26, 2018, in McLean Virginia.
06 November, 2018New Solutions Needed to Build Cybersecurity Workforce
Conventional education can’t keep up with the dynamic, ever-changing demand for cybersecurity skills.
02 November, 2018
Working Remotely: Tips for Success
Criterion has quite a few employees who work remotely, and we are happy to consider candidates who want to do so.
23 October, 2018
Criterion Sponsored The Women’s Center 2018 Gala
Criterion Systems was a proud patron-level sponsor of The Women’s Center 2018 Gala.
22 October, 2018
Criterion to Attend 2nd Annual UNLV Fall Engineering Job Fair
The Criterion recruiting team will be attending the UNLV Fall Engineering Job Fair on October 25th.
18 October, 2018Criterion Systems Receives Placement on The Washington Business Journal’s Largest Cybersecurity Companies List
Criterion Systems is excited to announce that we have received a spot on the Washington Business Journal’s Largest Cybersecurity Companies in Greater
16 October, 2018
Lessons Learned Managing Remote Teams: Organizing the Team for Success
The first in a series of blog articles about lessons learned managing remote teams.
15 October, 2018
Criterion to Sponsor U.S. Department of State Invitational Industry Day
Criterion is a Silver sponsor of the U.S. Department of State Invitational Industry Day on October 17 at Le Meridien Hotel Arlington Conference Center
12 October, 2018Summary Thoughts on NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-37 Revision 2 (Draft)
Consideration and implementation of these actions will greatly enhance and smooth the integration of the RMF with the CSF and privacy at the Federal d
10 October, 2018
Criterion Raises $2K for The Women’s Center
This fall, we continued our tradition of support for The Women’s Center.
03 October, 2018
Team Criterion Wins Boss of the SOC Competition
We’d like to congratulate our cybersecurity team who participated in the first Las Vegas Boss of the SOC (BOTS) competition on September 12.
02 October, 2018
Criterion Sponsoring Tenth Annual Russ Shields/Ballers Invitational Golf Tournament
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the event and the sixth year that Criterion has been a sponsor.
27 September, 2018Meet Collin, ISSO
Collin talks about his job and his recent success at the Western Regional US Cyber Challenge Camp.
26 September, 2018Comment on the New National Cyber Strategy
CIO Bob Heckman's comment to new national cyber strategy.
25 September, 2018
A Candid Discussion with Criterion Women
We interviewed five incredibly successful and accomplished women from our team to gain some insight, and would like to share some of the conversation.
24 September, 2018Criterion to Receive Washington Business Journal’s Fastest-Growing Company Award
Criterion has been named to the list of the 75 fastest-growing companies in the Washington, DC, region by the Washington Business Journal.
21 September, 2018
Criterion to Host a Happy Hour Fundraiser for The Women’s Center
Join us on Thursday, September 27th from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM for a fundraiser to support The Women’s Center.
19 September, 2018
Criterion to Participate in Women in Technology Fall 2018 Job Fair
Criterion Systems will be present at the Women in Technology's Fall 2018 Job Fair taking place on September 26, 2018, in McLean Virginia.
18 September, 2018Criterion Supports Cyber Ready Workforce Act
These types of programs are crucial to developing the next-generation cybersecurity workforce.
17 September, 2018
Criterion to Sponsor Department of State IT Vendor Day
Criterion is a sponsor of the upcoming Department of State IT Vendor Day
13 September, 2018A National Cybersecurity Agency is Paramount for the United States
It is paramount for the United States to move the protections of our critical infrastructure and national security systems to a standalone agency.
12 September, 2018
Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap – A Non-Traditional Approach to Identifying and Growing Cybersecurity Professionals
I have been successful in implementing a non-traditional approach to identifying and growing cybersecurity professionals.
11 September, 2018
Labor Day
Happy Labor Day! We want to extend a special thank you to all of the Criterion team for their hard work and dedication.
03 September, 2018
Criterion Systems Appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services
Criterion Systems has been appraised at Level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for Services.
28 August, 2018
Criterion to Sponsor FBC Cyber and Technology Day at Fort Gordon
Criterion Systems is a sponsor of the Federal Business Council’s (FBC) 2018 Cyber and Technology Day.
22 August, 2018Criterion Systems Recognized on Inc.5000 List
We are happy to announce that Criterion has been recognized on the Inc.5000 list for the fourth time.
15 August, 2018Meet Amy, ISSO Lead
Amy answers six questions about what her job is like.
15 August, 2018Tips and Tricks for Transitioning Veterans
I would like to share some advice from our recruiting team gained from their years of experience in working with transitioning veterans.
07 August, 2018Promoting a Culture of Cybersecurity
Despite the tremendous growth and sophistication in cybersecurity defense technologies attackers continue to find ways in, primarily through exploitin
30 July, 2018
Criterion to Sponsor DoDIIS Worldwide 2018 Conference
Criterion Systems is a sponsor of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) 2018 Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) Worldwide
25 July, 2018Meet Steven, Facility Operations Specialist
I'm a Facility Operations Specialist. I maintain all of the electrical and mechanical systems that support the data center.
18 July, 2018We Welcome Veterans
As a mission-focused government contractor, Criterion Systems is a great place for veterans to transition into a civilian profession.
09 July, 2018
Criterion Launches Project Manager Handbook
Criterion’s project managers recently participated in a training session for the launch of our new Project Management Handbook.
28 June, 2018Meet Lauren, Project Coordinator
I am the Project Coordinator for the Project Management Team at NNSA. Our team works to manage complex IT projects for the NNSA’s Office of the Chief
20 June, 2018Improving Federal Cybersecurity Situational Awareness via Centralization
Situational awareness is a function that could greatly benefit from being managed centrally across the federal government.
18 June, 2018
Criterion Sponsors “Shootout for Soldiers”
Criterion is proud to be a sponsor for this year’s Shootout for Soldiers, an upcoming charity event benefiting veterans, taking place in Arlington, VA
14 June, 2018The New DHS Cybersecurity Strategy: Identifying the Challenges and Possible Solutions
I would like to summarize what DHS is calling for and what I believe needs to be standardized across the federal government’s “.gov” domain.
07 June, 2018
Criterion to Sponsor 2018 Moxie Awards
A winner last year, Criterion is returning to the Moxie Awards as a sponsor in 2018.
05 June, 2018Making the Move to Cybersecurity
With all the buzz around cybersecurity these days, perhaps you are thinking about making a career change. Here are some tips.
30 May, 2018Criterion Systems to Support Raytheon Company on the New Development, Operations, and Maintenance Contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Criterion Systems will support prime contractor, Raytheon Company, on their award of the Development, Operations and Maintenance (DOMino) contract.
29 May, 2018Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
28 May, 2018
Criterion Platinum Sponsor for DOE Cyber Conference
Criterion is a platinum sponsor for the DOE Cyber Conference in Austin, TX from June 4-6.
24 May, 2018
Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award Nominee Q&A
The Northern Virginia Chamber blog has published a Q&A with CEO Promod Sharma about corporate social responsibility.
23 May, 2018
Criterion Data Runs on Renewable Energy
Criterion uses Switch data centers to provide colocation services for its work in Las Vegas.
18 May, 2018
Criterion Participates in Las Vegas Corporate Challenge
The Criterion Systems Team had a great time competing in the Las Vegas Corporate Challenge!
16 May, 2018
Here’s How a National Cybersecurity Agency Could Work
A central authority could reduce the complexity that exists today. Over the past few months, some private-sector companies have called for building...
14 May, 2018
Criterion a NOVA Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award Nominee
We are proud to have been nominated for the 2018 NOVA Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
11 May, 2018
Focused Program Leadership Drives Program and Company Success
Excellent program leadership drives program, customer, and ultimately company success.
08 May, 2018
Criterion Celebrates 4 New Customer Wins
2018 started on a very strong note with four new customer wins in the first quarter!
03 May, 2018Meet Scott, Senior Systems Administrator / Deputy Program Manager
Scott answers six questions about what his job is like.
02 May, 2018
Criterion Sponsors NLIT Summit 2018
Criterion is an Emerald Sponsor for the National Laboratories Information Technology (NLIT) Summit 2018 from May 21-24 in Nashville, TN. We are also o
01 May, 2018
Criterion Systems on Fantastic 50 List of Virginia’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Criterion Systems, Inc. has been named to the annual Fantastic 50 list of Virginia’s fastest-growing companies.
30 April, 2018
Criterion’s Stacy Hubert Also Finalist for Las Vegas Women in Technology Awards
Congratulations to Stacy Hubert, a Criterion Security Operations Intrusion Analyst.
26 April, 2018
Vulnerability Management – Risks, Horror Stories, and How To Avoid Them
Bob Heckman, CIO of Criterion Systems, spoke on a panel at the Nevada IT Symposium in April.
23 April, 2018
Criterion’s Vanessa Baur a Finalist for Las Vegas Women in Technology Awards
Congratulations to Vanessa Baur, a Criterion Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Manager.
19 April, 2018
What are the Top 5 Certifications You Should Have to Work at Criterion?
While there are many types of certifications you can pursue, here are the top five you should have to work at Criterion.
17 April, 2018
Criterion Receives Patriotic Employer Award for its Support of the Guard and Reserve
Criterion's Las Vegas office recently received a Patriotic Employer Award.
12 April, 2018Securing the Nation’s Energy Infrastructure: Changes at the DOE
We were happy to see the emphasis on securing the nation’s energy infrastructure and developing the future DOE cybersecurity workforce.
05 April, 2018
Criterion Repeats Sponsorship of The Women’s Center Leadership Conference in 2018
Once again, Criterion Systems is a sponsor of The Women’s Center Annual Leadership Conference.
02 April, 2018
Bob Heckman to Speak at Nevada IT Symposium April 4
The panel will cover the topic, “Vulnerability Management – Risks, Horror Stories, and How to Avoid Them.”
30 March, 2018
Criterion to Participate in Kansas Technology Job Fair
Criterion will be present at the Kansas Department of Commerce, KANSASWORKS, and Workforce Partnership Technology Job Fair on April 3, 2018, in Lenexa
29 March, 2018Federal Cybersecurity Challenges in 2018
Departments and agencies will face new challenges and threats in the year ahead.
28 March, 2018
Value-Add Cycle Key to Trust-Based Employer-Employee Relationships
Criterion nurtures a different kind of employee-employer relationship: one based on a cycle of adding value.
26 March, 2018Meet Vanessa, Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Manager
Vanessa answers six questions about what her job is like.
21 March, 2018
Criterion to Attend Joint Base Langley-Eustis Job Fair March 15
We look forward to seeing you at the March 15 job fair.
13 March, 2018Advice for Successfully Navigating a Job Fair
Grab your swag bag and pack your resumes! It is time for the job fair.
12 March, 2018
The Power of Informal Mentoring Experiences
By Kathy Wallace, Program Manager, PMP I strongly believe in the power of mentoring and actually prefer an informal process.
06 March, 2018
Dear Valued Employees…
By Promod Sharma, CEO Dear valued employees, it’s a great privilege to lead the highly dedicated, talented, and competent teams that make up Criterion
02 March, 2018
Wayne Maddock to Speak at UNLV TechConnect ‘18
Criterion Systems is a premier sponsor for the UNLV Tech Connect ’18.
22 February, 2018
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Criterion would like to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day! We celebrated with cupcakes in the shape of a floral bouquet.
14 February, 2018Top 5 Reasons Criterion is a Great Place to Work
Through this regular column, we hope to give you an inside look at the company, its culture, and our recruiting process.
13 February, 2018
Criterion Celebrates the Holidays
One of the best things about the holidays is getting together with colleagues to celebrate a fantastic year!
23 January, 2018
Criterion Celebrates Employee Excellence in 2017
At its holiday party in December, Criterion recognized four employees for their exemplary performance in 2017.
23 January, 2018
Summary of Pending NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Changes in Version 1.1 Draft 2
By Bob Heckman, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Criterion Systems, Inc. Offers a summary o
11 January, 2018
Criterion’s Wayne Maddock to Help Build UNLV’s New Cybersecurity Degree Program
Wayne Maddock, a Criterion Security Operations Center (SOC) manager based in Las Vegas, NV, has been named an Advisory Board Member for UNLV.
08 January, 2018
2017: Record Growth for Criterion
By Promod Sharma, CEO. As we begin 2018, I wanted to reflect on Criterion’s accomplishments in the past year, which included record growth.
03 January, 2018
Criterion Cybersecurity Forensics Expert Delivers SNCA Keynote Address
She discussed how manufacturing and energy are among the most targeted industries for cyber attacks.
21 December, 2017
Procurement Process Problems: Small Business Challenges
This is the third in a series of articles highlighting problems in government procurement.
20 December, 2017
Criterion Cybersecurity Forensics Expert to Speak at SNCA Meeting
Tamara-Jade Walters will lead a technical discussion on the merging of cybersecurity and operational technology.
08 December, 2017
Procurement Process Problems: Inevitable, Interminable Protests
This is the second in a series of articles highlighting problems in government procurement.
28 November, 2017
Procurement Process Problems: Satisfactory Value At Lowest Price
This is the first in a series of articles highlighting problems in government procurement.
15 November, 2017
Criterion Wins Moxie Award for Boldness in Business
We are excited to have won a 2017 Moxie Award in the category of Cybersecurity.
09 November, 2017
Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats
By Bob Heckman, CISO. It’s the last week of October, and that means it is the fifth themed week of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM).
31 October, 2017
Criterion Exhibiting at USDA Technology Expo in Kansas City
We are an exhibitor at the USDA Technology Expo on November 7, 2017 in Kansas City, MO.
23 October, 2017
Criterion Systems Participates in the UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering Career Fair
Criterion Systems Inc. is excited to participate in the UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering Career Fair Tuesday, October 24th.
23 October, 2017Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity in Your Organization
By Bob Heckman, CISO. Creating a culture of cybersecurity is critical for all organizations, and must be a shared responsibility among all employees.
19 October, 2017
USDA Technology Expo Series-October 26, 2017
USDA Headquarters @ The South Building. Criterion is a breakfast sponsor.
01 September, 2017
Ballers Invitational Golf Tournament-Sept 28 2017
Criterion is a proud sponsor of the Ballers Invitational Golf Tournament on September 28, 2017
15 August, 2017
Creating a Sustainable Culture of Innovation
By Bob Heckman, CISO. Last week I had the pleasure of speaking on a panel at the Nevada IT Symposium in Las Vegas.
13 August, 2017
Los Alamos Lab – Technology Day
Criterion is a proud sponsor of the Los Alamos Lab - Technology Day on August 1, 2017.
01 August, 2017
National Laboratories Information Technology (NLIT) Summit
Criterion is pleased to be a Gold event supporter and to sponsor the NLIT Welcome Networking Reception that takes place April 30 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
30 April, 2017
How Did We Get Here?: An Interactive Panel Discussion on Leadership Values, Mentoring and Choice.
By Marcie Cheney, SVP, Business Development Strategy. On Saturday, April 22, I spoke on a panel at the Women’s Center Leadership Conference.
22 April, 2017Nevada IT Symposium – Innovation: How To Think Disruptively
Criterion proudly is sponsoring the breakfast and lunch, and CISO Mr. Bob Heckman will participate as a panelist.
05 April, 2017
Preparing for Trump’s Anticipated Cybersecurity Executive Order
By Bob Heckman, CISO. There has been much discussion in the media and around the Beltway about President Trump’s anticipated executive order.
24 March, 2017
BSidesSLC
March 9-10, 2017, Salt Lake City, UT. Criterion is a proud Bronze sponsor of the innovative two-day conference.
09 March, 2017
UNLV TechConnect ’17
February 27, 2017, University Nevada Las Vegas. Criterion is a Premium Sponsor, and Von Sleigher, Cyber Security Operation Manager will be a paneli
27 February, 2017
USDA/NITC Technology Expo
November 2, 2016, Kansas City, MO. Criterion is a proud sponsor of the USDA/NITC Technology Expo.
02 November, 2016
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