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WidePoint Granted an Authorization to Operate (ATO) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
[July 23, 2018]

WidePoint Granted an Authorization to Operate (ATO) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Headquarters


MCLEAN, Va., July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American: WYY), provider of Trusted Mobility Management (TM2) specializing in Telecommunications Lifecycle Management, Identity Management and Bill Presentment & Analytics solutions, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Headquarters (HQ) has granted an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for WidePoint's proprietary telecom management platform, ITMS™. This ATO is a certification that ITMS™, the intelligent telecommunications management system, meets the FISMA requirements for data security.

Mr. Todd Dzyak, President and CEO of WidePoint Integrated Solutions Corporation and WidePoint Solutions Corporation, stated, "WidePoint is dedicated to safeguarding DHS's sensitive information. That ITMS™ meets the requirements in accordance with DHS's Security Authorization is a reflection of our commitment to providing enhanced security. The security authorization process was detailed and thorough. Thank you to the DHS team for their considerate review. We are very pleased for ITMS™ to be ranted this ATO."



Mr. Jin Kang, Chief Executive Officer of WidePoint Corporation, stated, "ITMS™ is the foundation of WidePoint's TM2 framework. WidePoint is honored to be granted this ATO by DHS HQ. The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process for receiving an ATO is very rigorous, time-intensive and costly. I'm very proud of our team for successfully completing the C&A process. The ATO is a significant differentiator between WidePoint and other vendors, making for a very favorable competitive landscape and market position for WidePoint. As security threats increase in complexity for every branch of government and every industry, WidePoint will continue to focus resources and expertise on expanding our TM2 solutions to enhance our IT security posture to mitigate risks."

About WidePoint


WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American: WYY) is a leading provider of technology-based management solutions including telecom management, mobile management, access management and identity management. For more information, visit www.widepoint.com.

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