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Cherokee Federal Adds Cyber Work Through Acquisition
Cherokee Federal has acquired Criterion Systems in a push to gain more cybersecurity capabilities.
03 March, 2023
Cherokee Federal Acquires Criterion Systems
Media coverage wrap up.
03 March, 2023
Promod Sharma Interviewed on CEOs You Should Know
Criterion's President and CEO, Promod Sharma, was interviewed for iHeartRadio's CEOs You Should Know.
13 January, 2023
Pinnacle Award Finalist Corionna Canada: Government Contracting is ‘All About Managing Risk’
Here is an interview with our VP of Contracts and Purchasing, Corionna Canada.
08 November, 2022
Cybersecurity for your personal devices — how D.C.-area experts do it
Criterion CISO Dan Chandler is quoted in this article in the Washington Business Journal about how to properly secure your personal devices.
14 October, 2022Chief Officer Awards Finalist Promod Sharma: ‘My Approach Has Always Been to Hire the Best People then Get Out of Their Way’
Interview with Promod Sharma. President and CEO of Criterion.
08 April, 2022
Criterion to Update IT Systems for US Forest Service’s Fire Management Branch
Criterion has won a $40 million task order to help the U.S. Forest Service modernize information technology systems and applications.
26 January, 2022Resolution Time
2022 Resolutions
07 January, 2022
Criterion Systems, Inc. to Provide Cybersecurity and IT Services to DOE NNSA Pantex Plant and Y-12 National Security Complex
Criterion announced it will be providing cybersecurity and IT services.
08 December, 2021New name, familiar investors feature in this M&A roundup
This was Criterion’s second transaction announcement from September.
04 October, 2021
Media Coverage of Criterion-SAGE Black Announcement
Several media organizations wrote articles about Criterion’s acquisition of SAGE Black.
04 October, 2021
Media Coverage of Criterion-Protas Announcement
Several media organizations also wrote articles about Criterion's acquisition of Protas Solutions.
22 September, 2021Criterion Systems buys Reston data science firm
Six months after it purchased intelligence contractor Realm Consulting Inc., Criterion Systems Inc. made another move.
22 September, 2021
IT firms Criterion Systems, Protas Solutions join forces
Criterion Systems has expanded its footprint in the robust intelligence sector by acquiring Protas Solutions.
22 September, 2021
Vienna-based Criterion Systems Acquires Reston-based Protas Solutions
Criterion Systems, a Vienna-based cybersecurity and IT services company, has acquired Reston-based government contractor Protas Solutions, a provider
21 September, 2021Criterion Systems, Inc. Acquires Protas Solutions Inc.
The CyberWire linked to Criterion’s press release in their 9.21.21 Daily Briefing.
21 September, 2021Jerry Black Elevates to VP for Criterion’s USDA Business
Article on Jerry Black's promotion to Vice President.
11 August, 2021Jerry Black promoted to vice president
People on the Move announcement can be found here.
10 August, 2021People On The Move
Criterion has promoted two to Vice President.
04 June, 2021Criterion Elevates Rick Williams, Corionna Canada to VP Ranks; Steve Mast Quoted
Criterion Systems Controller Rick Williams and Corionna Canada, the company’s director of contracts and purchasing, have been promoted.
03 June, 2021
Our Strength: The IT Sector
Criterion CEO Promod Sharma is featured in this profile about the company and the strengths of the DC region.
26 March, 2021Big Game Gets Bigger: Contractors are Fishing for M&A Megadeals to Reel in More Federal Dollars. But How Long Can It Last?
A growing swell of mergers and acquisitions activity has reached across government contracting.
05 March, 2021IT Services Firm Criterion Systems Widens Intel Reach With Acquisition
Vienna firm Criterion Systems Inc. made a move to enhance its offerings in the intelligence space.
04 March, 2021
Media Coverage for Criterion-Realm Acquisition
A selection of media coverage from our 3/2/21 acquisition announcement.
03 March, 2021
Focus on Data Quality Now is Key to Reaping Future Benefits of CPIC Benchmarking
One of the most immediate benefits is the ability to identify what we call “shadow IT.”
23 November, 2020
2020 Virginia CFO Awards Nominees
Criterion CFO, Steve Mast, was nominated. The full list is here.
02 November, 2020
AFS and Criterion Win Spot on DAITSS
AFS and Criterion Systems Inc. have been awarded a spot on the five-year, $450 million UDSA DAITSS contract.
29 October, 2020Criterion Receives CMMI Maturity Level 3 Appraisal
Criterion has secured CMMI Maturity Level 3 rating.
19 October, 2020Remote Work and Cybersecurity
This article offers a variety of expert recommendations on improving enterprise cybersecurity.
09 October, 2020Criterion Systems Awarded GSA Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) Special Item Number
The CyberWire linked to Criterion’s press release in their 9.21.20 Daily Briefing.
21 September, 2020
Cybersecurity Challenges During a Pandemic
John Harrison discusses the cybersecurity challenges that federal IT officials face during the Covid-19 pandemic.
15 September, 2020People on the Move: Charlie Doyle
Charlie Doyle’s promotion to Chief Operating Officer announced here.
18 August, 2020People on the Move: Marcie Cheney
Marcie Cheney’s promotion to Chief Strategy Officer announced here.
18 August, 2020Briefly Noted: Promotions
Criterion Systems, a Vienna-based systems integrator and cybersecurity company, has promoted Charlie Doyle to COO, and Marcie Cheney to chief strategy
12 August, 2020Criterion Systems SVPs Charlie Doyle, Marcie Cheney Promoted to COO, Chief Strategy Officer
Criterion Systems has promoted senior vice presidents Charlie Doyle and Marcie Cheney to take on the respective roles of chief operating officer and c
12 August, 2020How to Update Agency Security Operations Centers
John Harrison, director of Criterion's Cybersecurity COE, wrote the article, How to Update Agency Security Operations Centers.
05 August, 2020Fairfax County is home to state’s fastest-growing companies
Virginia Business has published its annual Fantastic 50 list of the fastest-growing companies in Virginia.
04 May, 2020
FT Ranking: The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies
Criterion Systems has been recognized as part of The Financial Times inaugural list of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2020.
06 April, 2020CEO Promod Sharma Included in Greater Washington Business Leaders: 2020 Predictions
Greater Washington biz leaders share their predictions for 2020 in this article in the Washington Business Journal.
14 January, 2020CEO Promod Sharma Included in Greater Washington Business Leaders: 2019 Moments
Greater Washington biz leaders share their best and worst moments from 2019 in this article in the Washington Business Journal.
14 January, 2020
Military Friendly Employers
G.I. Jobs has published its list of Military Friendly Employers. Criterion is included.
19 December, 2019
Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
Contributed article by John Harrison, director of Criterion's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.
04 November, 2019Criterion Ranked #58 on 2019 Fastest-Growing Companies List
Criterion has once again been named to the list of the 75 fastest-growing companies in the Washington, DC, region by the Washington Business Journal.
28 October, 2019Criterion Systems Named to Largest Cybersecurity Companies List
Criterion is #23 on the list.
11 October, 2019WBJ Fastest-Growing Companies of 2019
Criterion made the list. Read the full article here.
06 September, 2019Criterion Recognized Among Top Military Friendly Employers; Promod Sharma Quoted
The recognition marks Criterion’s first time on the list. G.I. Jobs magazine will feature the list in its December issue. Read the full article here.
09 August, 2019Criterion Named Among Top Workplaces in DC Area for 2019
Article notes that Criterion’s culture seeks to reflect an entrepreneurial spirit and technical skills. Full article here.
25 June, 2019
Top Workplaces 2019
Criterion is on the Top Workplaces list of midsize companies in the DC region.
24 June, 2019
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Winners Announced
Find the full list of winners, including Criterion CEO Promod Sharma here.
17 June, 2019EY Names Winners of Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
The announcement appeared in the 6/17/19 newsletter. More information here.
17 June, 2019Criterion Systems CEO Promod Sharma Wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Read the full article at ExecutiveBiz.
17 June, 2019Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 Mid-Atlantic Cybersecurity Category Winner: Promod Sharma, Criterion Systems
Our CEO wins prestigious award. Profile here.
14 June, 2019CyberScale™ Compliance and Risk Management Solution
Key cybersecurity challenges for Federal Departments and Agencies that need to be addressed.
15 May, 2019Criterion Unveils Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk Mgmt Platform for Federal Agencies
Criterion Systems has launched a platform designed to help federal agencies develop and field cybersecurity and privacy programs.
15 May, 2019
Risk Management Tips from the SBA and NIST Every Small-Business Owner Should Read
Criterion’s CISO, Dan Chandler, is quoted in this article on risk management.
02 May, 2019Criterion Ranked #21 on Fastest Growing Companies List
The official rankings have been released and Criterion is #21!
06 November, 2018
Vienna Company Gets Big Army Contract
Criterion awarded a potential nine-year, $12.1 billion multiple award ID/IQ contract from the U.S. Army. Full article here.
31 October, 2018
Criterion Supports Las Vegas Apprentice Program
Criterion Systems is working with the Learning Center-Las Vegas to support its new cybersecurity apprentice program.
26 October, 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
Vienna has 19 of the fastest-growing companies in the country
Companies are ranked by their revenue growth from 2014 to 2017. The full list of companies earned $206.2 billion in revenue last year.
30 August, 2018Criterion Systems, Inc. awarded a $20 million Task Order to provide services to the US National Science Foundation (NSF).
Encompassing more than 20 full-time employees, Criterion is the prime contractor for this unrestricted task order under GSA Schedule 70.
14 May, 2018Here’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, 2018Criterion 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, 2018Criterion Systems names new CIO
Criterion Systems, Inc. announced that Bob Heckman has been promoted to Chief Information Officer (CIO). The promotion is effective immediately.
25 April, 2018Bob Heckman Promoted to Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Criterion Systems, Inc.
Criterion Systems promoted Bob Heckman to Chief Information Officer (CIO).
20 April, 2018Criterion Systems to Supply IT Staff to USDA Under $85M Alliant SB Task Order
Criterion Systems has secured an $85 million task order under the General Services Administration‘s Alliant Small Business contract vehicle.
09 August, 2017Criterion takes in $85M Agriculture IT services order
Criterion Systems has won a potential five-year, $85 million task order to help the Agriculture Department operate its national IT center.
09 August, 2017
Look beyond job boards to fill cybersecurity jobs
The cybersecurity staffing shortage is reaching crisis proportions, and companies are looking beyond the traditional channels...
13 July, 2017
Cutting Edge Of Cybersecurity Comes to Vegas
It happens every day; sometimes every hour, even every minute, personal and business information is hacked by someone or some group...
21 June, 2017Civilian Account Executive at Criterion Systems Inc.
Jerry Black focuses on expanding Criterion’s presence in the federal civilian government market, primarily within the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
16 June, 2017Criterion VP and CISO Bob Heckman on NIST Cyber Framework Adoption at Federal Agencies
During 2013-2014, the National Institute of Standards and Technology worked with public and private entities to create...
24 May, 2017
Cyber Defense Magazine Cyber Warnings eNewsletter May 2017
In this day, there are vulnerabilities throughout the environment. These are blatant with malicious websites and more camouflaged as with phishing...
01 May, 2017
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