Awards & Accomplishments

Other Accomplishments

February 22, 2019 – Assurit has now been certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification is a Federal program created to increase the participation of certified DBEs in projects funded by the US Department of Transportation and other federal sectors. We are eager to deliver our high quality and competitive services to a wider range of clients. You can now search for us on the (Virginia.gov)’s directory listing by using our DBE Certificate number: 804046.

December 17, 2018 – Assurit is excited to announce that our services are now available via our GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract 47QTCA18D00JZ. Our contract includes several labor categories across all (4) Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) Special Item Numbers (SINs): 132-45A Penetration Testing, 132-45B Incident Response, 132-45C Cyber Hunt and 132-45D Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, as well as the IT Professional Services SIN 132-51. Now U.S. federal departments, agencies and offices, including the U.S. Military and qualified state and local agencies, can purchase our services directly. We are truly excited to bring our innovative and transformative cybersecurity services to the public sector and look forward to building direct and lasting relationships with our clients.

November 14, 2018 – Assurit is pleased to announce that we have been certified as a participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program until November 2028. Assurit expects that its participation in the program will greatly expand its ability to provide exceptional cybersecurity services to government customers.

Businesses in the 8(a) program are provided the ability to:

• Compete for set-aside and sole-source contracts in the program
• Get a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting
• Form joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s mentor-protégé program
• Receive management and technical assistance, including business training, counseling, marketing assistance, and high-level executive development 

“The SBA 8(a) program will provide us with the additional resources necessary as a small business to successfully compete for government contracts. We see this as a win-win as it will help Assurit accomplish its mission to provide positive cybersecurity influence while also increasing our ability to bring jobs to our community and beyond.” – Sunny K. Tuteja, CEO

We are excited to expand our reach! Thank you to the SBA, our clients and our team – without you we would not have had this opportunity. Cheers!

November 6, 2018 – Assurit is proud to report that we have received the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification through the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE). Established in 1978, Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise Program is the oldest in the country. The MBE program was established to ensure that small, minority and women-owned firms have the opportunity to participate fully and fairly in both state and United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) federally funded projects. We look forward to leveraging our MDOT MBE to bring our expertise to a broader audience.

October 29, 2018 – We are excited to announce that Assurit is officially Small, Women-Owned, and Minority-Owned (SWaM) certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia! The SWaM program, administered by the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, enhances procurement opportunities for small businesses participating in Virginia state-funded projects. We are eager to deliver our high quality and competitive services to our clients at the state and local level. You can now search for us on the (Virginia.gov)’s directory listing by using our SWaM Certificate number: 804046.

September 19, 2018 – We are excited to announce that we have been selected as a 2018 Top 100 MBE® winner by the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council(CRMSDC)!This prestigious award recognizes owners of minority business enterprises in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia who have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial accomplishments, a high level of professionalism, and have made substantial contributions to their community. We thank our team, clients, partners and family for their continued support – which ultimately is the reason Assurit is a success. Cheers! (http://www.crmsdc.org/)

February 15, 2018 – Assurit CEO, Sunny K. Tuteja and CTO, Thang D. Pham, have been invited to speak at the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) campus in Elkridge, MD to address students within the Cybersecurity Graduate program about the field of cybersecurity. The purpose of this speaking engagement will be to educate the students on topics including; the cybersecurity field in its current state and where it is headed in the future, the career opportunities within the field, the education and certification path that can prepare students to advance in the workplace, and how students can go about seeking employment while in school and after graduation. Assurit is excited to add UMUC to its portfolio of speaking engagements at academic establishments to help educate students and provide them with guidance and direction.

May 10, 2017 – For the second year in a row we are honored to have our President and CEO, Sunny K. Tuteja, seated amongst such an esteemed panel of judges for the 2017 (ISC)² U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Awards (GISLAs). Though the nomination period for 2017 has ended – it is never too early to review information about the various GISLA award categories and think about who you plan to nominate in 2018!

April 26, 2016 – We are honored to have our President and CEO, Sunny K. Tuteja, seated amongst such an esteemed panel of judges for the 2016 (ISC)² U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Awards (GISLAs). Visit the link below to view the entire Judge Committee and their respective bios. Though the nomination period for 2016 has ended – it is never too early to review information about the various GISLA award categories and think about who you plan to nominate in 2017. We also encourage you to attend (ISC)² CyberSecureGov 2016 which will directly precede the GISLA Gala (May 19 & 20, 2016) and will provide a wealth of knowledge and keynotes from well-known and influential members within the industry.

January 27, 2016 – Assurit President and CEO, Sunny K. Tuteja, has been chosen to serve on the Judge committee for the (ISC)² U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Awards (GISLAs). Since 2004, (ISC)2 has been recognizing the ongoing commitment of individuals who are leading the way and making a difference in this ever-evolving industry, honoring their tireless efforts and standards of excellence in the field of information security. A nominations judging committee comprised of seven to ten senior information security experts will review all submissions and select finalists for each category. All qualified finalists are honored during an Awards ceremony each year. Assurit is honored to be a part of the GISLAs and looks forward to continuing to support the mission of (ISC)².

May 19, 2015 – Assurit President, Sunny K. Tuteja, was invited to speak today at the 2015 (ISC)² U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Award (GISLA) Ceremony in Washington, DC. He was given the honor, as a past award winner, to present a GISLA to one of this year’s winners. Now in its 12th year, the (ISC)² GISLA program has been recognizing the ongoing commitment of individuals whose initiatives in the areas of technology, process/policy or community awareness have led to significant improvements in the security posture of a department, agency or the entire federal gov’t. Congratulations to all of the award nominees and recipients last night – we honor your tireless efforts and standards of excellence within this ever-evolving industry.

June 4, 2014 – Assurit President, Sunny K. Tuteja, was featured in Infosecurity Magazine for his recent achievement as the 2014 (ISC)² U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Award (GISLA) winner. “The non-profit-driven awards showcase excellence in federal government information security. Focusing on excellence in federal cybersecurity is a stated goal of the Obama Administration, and it’s an area increasingly under the microscope. Dovetailing with the zeitgeist, (ISC)² has announced the recipients of its annual US Government Information Security Leadership Awards (GISLA) program, including the 2014 Lynn F. McNulty Tribute.” Read more here: (http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/38713/isc-announces-gisla-award-winners)

June 3, 2014 – Assurit President, Sunny K. Tuteja, was honored today at the 2014 (ISC)² U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Awards (GISLA) Gala as the winner of the 2014 GISLA in the Federal Contractor category. Sunny developed a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) Dashboard for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s, Natural Resources Conservation Service, that brought previously unavailable visibility into the difficult and costly task of managing POA&Ms. His unique and innovative dashboard delivered a strategic view of system weaknesses that resulted in an expected closure of over 75% of the agency’s POA&Ms and an overall improved security posture at the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Assurit would like to thank (ISC)² for providing a forum to recognize the efforts of government and contractor staff in the field of cybersecurity.

May 27, 2014 – Assurit President, Sunny K. Tuteja, was notified today of his nomination and selection as a finalist for the 2014 (ISC)² U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Awards (GISLA) program. Now in its 11th year, the (ISC)² GISLA program has been recognizing the ongoing commitment of individuals whose initiatives in the areas of technology, process/policy or community awareness have led to significant improvements in the security posture of a department, agency or the entire federal government. The Assurit team wishes Sunny the best of luck on June 3rd, 2014 at the GISLA Gala Dinner and Ceremony in Arlington, Va at which the winner will be announced!

March 20, 2014 – Assurit President and CEO, Sunny Tuteja, has been invited to speak at the George Mason University (GMU) campus in Fairfax, VA this April to address students within the Information Technology (IT) program about the field of cybersecurity. The purpose of this speaking engagement will be to educate the students on topics including; the cybersecurity field in its current state and where it is headed in the future, the career opportunities within the field, the education and certification path that can prepare students to enter the workforce, and how students can go about seeking employment while in school and after graduation. The strategic goal of these sessions will be to educate students about the exponentially growing field of cybersecurity while they are still at a point within their education track where they are deciding which IT concentration they would like to pursue. With the current shortage of educated cybersecurity professionals available in the workforce today – Assurit and GMU are teaming together to help ease the imbalance by educating students about the field early enough for them to explore it via related course offerings at the university.