Advancing the Mission

FAIRFAX, Va., June 25, 2026 — Assurit today announced it has been awarded a NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) VI contract in both Category B and Category C. This award provides federal agencies with a streamlined and efficient procurement pathway to access Assurit’s cybersecurity, technology modernization, artificial intelligence (AI), and mission support capabilities through…

FAIRFAX, Va., June 11, 2026 — Assurit is pleased to announce that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has exercised the option period on Assurit’s 8(a) STARS III Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), extending the contract ordering period through July 1, 2029. The extension enables federal agencies to continue accessing Assurit’s cybersecurity and information technology services…

FAIRFAX, Va., May 27, 2026 — Assurit, an award-winning cybersecurity and mission technology firm, today announced it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 following an independent assessment conducted by an authorized Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). The certification confirms that Assurit successfully met all 110 security requirements of NIST Special Publication 800-171,…

FAIRFAX, Va., April 20, 2026 — Assurit, an award-winning cybersecurity and mission technology firm, today announced the successful completion of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment, demonstrating compliance with all 110 security requirements contained within NIST Special Publication 800-171. The milestone reflects Assurit’s continued investment in cybersecurity, governance, and operational excellence while…

FAIRFAX, Va., March 24, 2026 — AdvanceX, the SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between Assurit and Noblis ESI, today announced the successful completion of the General Services Administration (GSA) Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) Oral Technical Evaluation (OTE), qualifying the company across all six HACS cybersecurity service subgroups. The achievement demonstrates AdvanceX’s ability to deliver advanced…

FAIRFAX, Va., January 20, 2026 — AdvanceX, the SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between Assurit and Noblis ESI, today announced the award of a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract (47QTCA26D0030), providing federal agencies with a streamlined acquisition path to access the joint venture’s cybersecurity, engineering, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation capabilities. The award positions AdvanceX…

Fairfax, VA, December 22, 2025 – Assurit is supporting Internal Revenue Service (IRS) cybersecurity programs by delivering specialized engineering expertise as part of a program team supporting counter insider threat and cybersecurity analytics efforts. IRS Cybersecurity Overview The IRS operates one of the federal government’s largest and most sensitive information environments, requiring robust cybersecurity, insider…

Fairfax, VA, December 16, 2025 – Assurit has been selected to continue providing technical network support services for the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) in support of Network Maryland as part of a program team. Maryland DoIT Overview Maryland DoIT delivers enterprise IT services that support state agencies, local governments, and public institutions. Network…

Fairfax, VA – December 3, 2025 – Assurit, an award-winning, pure-play cybersecurity and mission technology firm, is proud to announce its selection as a prime contractor on the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MA-IDIQ) contract. The SHIELD program—part of MDA’s broader Golden Dome initiative—is…

Fairfax, VA – November 1, 2025 – Assurit, an award-winning, pure-play cybersecurity firm, has been selected as a top provider under the NASPO ValuePoint Cybersecurity and Information Security Services Contract Vehicle — one of the nation’s most competitive and widely adopted cooperative purchasing programs. Assurit was awarded categories covering: Following a rigorous competitive evaluation process, the State of…

Fairfax, VA, October 6, 2025 – Assurit is supporting U.S. Department of Commerce cybersecurity initiatives by providing Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and cybersecurity engineering services under the DOC CATTS program as part of a program team. OSIRC Overview The Office of Security, Insider Risk, and Continuity (OSIRC) is responsible for protecting Department of Commerce…

Fairfax, VA, September 29, 2025 – Assurit, a federal cybersecurity engineering firm, is supporting a U.S. Air Force FIAR program by delivering hands-on identity and access management (IAM) engineering services as part of a program team. Program Overview The U.S. Air Force Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) program is a service-wide initiative designed to…

We’re proud that our own Drake Caruso was selected to participate in this year’s challenge. Opportunities like this give our team members the chance to step outside of their day-to-day work, tackle emerging challenges in new domains, and return with fresh perspectives that strengthen the services we deliver to our clients. At Assurit, we believe…

Fairfax, VA – September 10, 2025 – Assurit, an award-winning, pure-play cybersecurity firm, is proud to announce its award of the Incident Handling & Event Management (IHEM) Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) subcategory under the GSA MAS contract. With this award, Assurit becomes one of the first small businesses to achieve all six subcategories of…

NEW YORK, August 12, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Assurit is No. 2326 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most…

AdvanceX officially launches as a forward-leaning federal partner, committed to driving transformation, enhancing national security, and advancing innovation. As an SBA-certified 8(a) small business formed through a strategic Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between Assurit and Noblis ESI, AdvanceX is positioned to deliver secure, scalable, and intelligent solutions across the federal landscape. The AdvanceX mission is clear:…

Written by Drake Caruso – Cyber Vulnerability Analyst Inside Fuzzing: How Random Inputs Reveal Real Bugs Fuzzing, or fuzz testing, is an automated software testing technique that involves feeding a program a wide range of inputs, including valid, invalid, unexpected, or random data, to identify vulnerabilities, bugs, or unexpected behavior. One of its core strengths…

Fairfax, VA – April 1, 2025 — Assurit, an award-winning pure-play cybersecurity firm, has been ranked No. 28 on the 2025 Inc. Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list—an honor that highlights the fastest-growing private companies in the region. This achievement underscores Assurit’s rapid growth, commitment to innovation, and leadership in delivering top-tier cybersecurity solutions to federal and commercial…

Fairfax, VA – March 17, 2025 – Assurit, an award-winning, pure-play cybersecurity firm, has been awarded a four-year contract by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to provide IT Security Consultation and Vulnerability Management Services. Assurit has supported the FEC’s vulnerability management program since March 2021 and is honored to extend this trusted partnership. Under the…

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, identifying and disclosing vulnerabilities is a critical step toward securing software and systems. To better tackle this problem, the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system was established in 1999 by MITRE, a federally funded research and development center that operates under sponsorship from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…

Fairfax, VA, March 4, 2025 – Assurit, an award-winning IT consulting firm, has successfully expanded its service offerings from 10 to 53 Labor Categories (LCATs) under its GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract. This significant growth applies to Special Item Numbers (SINs) 54151S and 54151HACS, reinforcing Assurit’s position as a technology consulting leader in the…

Maryland CATS+ Overview The Maryland CATS+ master contract, spanning multiple years, is a cornerstone initiative designed to streamline the procurement of IT consulting and technical services for state agencies across Maryland. By serving as a vital mechanism for addressing the evolving technological needs of state entities, CATS+ facilitates access to a broad range of pre-qualified…

SeaPort NxG Overview SeaPort NxG serves as a premier platform for procuring professional support services across two primary categories: Engineering Support Services and Program Management Support Services. Within these categories, Assurit will focus its expertise on the Information System (IS) Development, Information Assurance (IA), and Information Technology (IT) Support subcategory, leveraging its proven track record in delivering comprehensive solutions to federal…

Fairfax, VA, October 2, 2024 – Assurit, an award-winning, pure-play cybersecurity firm, has been awarded a five-year contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area to provide support services to its Cybersecurity Branch. USDA REE Overview The USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area plays a pivotal role…

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is a globally recognized standard for implementing an ISMS within an organization. The standard specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS within the context of the organization. It also includes requirements for the assessment and treatment of information security risks tailored to the needs of the organization. The…

New York, August 13, 2024 — Inc. revealed today that Assurit ranks No. 3,054 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour,…

Fairfax, VA, July 22, 2024 – Assurit, an award-winning cybersecurity firm, has been selected as a Qualified Contractor for the Information Technology Security Services contract by the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA). Information Technology Security Services Overview This contract aims to provide cybersecurity services to various state agencies, including security program assessments, penetration testing, internal vulnerability…

Fairfax, VA, July 15, 2024 – Assurit, an award-winning, pure play cybersecurity firm, has been awarded a multi-year contract by the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) to provide support services to its Advanced Persistent Threat Team (APT2). MCTSSA Overview The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) offers round-the-clock global technical support for…

Fairfax, VA, May 5, 2024 – Assurit, an award-winning cybersecurity firm, has been selected as a Penetration Testing Services provider for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Penetration Testing Services This Virginia state co-op contract, administered by the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), enables various state agencies to procure top-tier penetration testing services to safeguard their critical systems…

Fairfax, VA, September 20, 2023 – Assurit, a nationwide provider of cybersecurity services and solutions, has hired David Wellington as its new Director of Operations. David has over a decade of experience in the Information Technology field with expertise in IT project management, digital and agile transformations, software development, and strategic planning. David’s wealth of…

The 8(a) STARS III GWAC was mentioned in a recently published memo from the Executive Office of The President. The June 29th memo, Strategies for Meeting and Exceeding the Small Disadvantaged Business Goal for Fiscal Year 2022, encourages acquisition professionals to take advantage of the 8(a) STARS III GWAC to obtain IT services while supporting…

Assurit, an award-winning, pure play cybersecurity firm, has been awarded a Master Ordering Agreement (MOA) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Electronic FAA Accelerated and Simplified Tasks (eFAST) Program. eFAST Overview The eFAST Program is the FAA’s preferred contracting vehicle for small business contracts. eFAST streamlines the procurement process for all stakeholders using…

Assurit is pleased to announce that the General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded our organization an 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (STARS) III Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) #47QTCB22D0105. The Best-in-Class (BIC) 8(a) STARS III GWAC is a small business set-aside contract that provides flexible access to customized IT solutions from a large, diverse…

The V3 Program is an official Commonwealth of Virginia Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§ 2.2-2001.2). It is organized under the directorate of Veterans Education, Training, and Employment (VETE), within the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS), an agency of the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs. “We are extremely proud of our commitment to our…

Establish a Sole Source Contract to Assurit in Six Simple Steps The Small Business Administration SBA 8(a) Sole Source vehicle enables agencies to engage in direct buy contracts with certified contractors. As a Contract Officer, you can award a sole-source 8(a) contract to Assurit if: Awarding a Sole Source 8(a) contract to Assurit is that…

Inc. magazine today revealed that Assurit is No. 4162 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other…

Fairfax, VA, January 12, 2021 – Assurit Consulting Group, LLC, a trusted provider of cybersecurity services and solutions, announced today that it has rebranded as ‘Assurit’ (pronounced ‘assure it’). The shift reflects Assurit’s growth and refocus from when it originally entered the public and private sector market in 2013 providing information technology consulting services. Assurit…

Assurit, an award-winning small-business cybersecurity firm, has announced today that it has been appraised at Maturity Level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Version 2.0 for Services. CMMI is a capability improvement framework that provides organizations with the essential elements of effective processes that ultimately improve their performance. CMMI is a…

Inc. magazine today revealed that Assurit is No. 2222 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other…

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is a globally recognized standard for implementing an ISMS within an organization. The standard specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS within the context of the organization. It also includes requirements for the assessment and treatment of information security risks tailored to the needs of the organization. The…

Since 1998, USPAACC’s Asian American Business Certification program has provided corporate and government supplier diversity and small business programs with the qualified and quality suppliers they seek. By certifying companies and providing them with networking opportunities with potential, trusted clients, USPAACC provides its certified members with additional exposure and opportunities for growth. USPAACC’s certification is…

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 is a globally recognized standard based on best practices for IT service management. The standard specifies requirements for an organization to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a service management system (SMS). The requirements specified in this standard include the planning, design, transition, delivery and improvement of services to meet the service requirements and…

ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized quality management standard that provides a model for companies of all types and sizes to use in building a robust and effective quality management system. The standard is based on several quality management principles, including; having a strong customer focus, involvement of high-level company management, an outlined process-based approach, and…

Fairfax, VA – June 12, 2020 – Assurit has been ranked one of the Fast 100 Asian American Businesses in 2020 by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) – joining the country’s fastest-growing Asian American-owned companies, based on percentage revenue growth over the immediate past two years. The annual Fast 100 Asian American Business Award was…

NEW YORK, February 26, 2020 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Assurit is No. 95 on its inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: D.C. Metro list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the…

So what does that really mean to you? You own or utilize information systems daily. Maybe they’re in a data center – or maybe they’re in the cloud. These systems contain your data. Trade secrets. PII. Maybe even some embarrassing photos. Whether you realize it or not, your systems and data are constantly under attack….

Dark Web has recently become a household term thanks to companies offering Dark Web scans as a free add-on to other identity and credit monitoring services. The truth is, however, that the Dark Web has been around for many years. So, what is it and why should you care?

The NIST Risk Management Framework and security controls have dominated the public and private sector as the go-to guideline for a tailored way to approach the security of networks and applications. But does following NIST guidelines and achieving an Authority to Operate make you secure?

As the largest consumer of a wide variety of goods and services, the U.S. Federal Government relies on the North American Industry Classification System, or NAICS, as a classification of business establishments by type of economic activity. It is used by government and business in Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America, and has…

You may be wondering, what’s with the name Assurit? And how do you pronounce it? We assure you, we understand!

The Top 100 MBE awards were created to honor those enterprising minority entrepreneurs that fuel the region’s economy through their innovation, sacrifices and dedication. 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…

For over a decade, 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. Sunny developed a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) Dashboard for…