Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc.

12/20/2024

Columbus Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Information Security Excellence.

Columbus has successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This certification was conducted by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and validates Columbus' systematic approach to managing and protecting sensitive company and customer information through comprehensive risk management processes.

The ISO 27001:2022 certification is a powerful testament to Columbus' unwavering commitment to information security excellence. This internationally recognized standard demonstrates our proactive approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks in an ever-evolving digital landscape. It signifies enhanced operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and a competitive edge in the marketplace. Our partners can trust in our robust security practices, streamlining collaboration and reducing supply chain vulnerabilities. Most importantly, our customers benefit from the assurance that their sensitive data is protected by world-class security measures, fostering increased confidence and loyalty. This certification not only validates our current security posture but also underscores our dedication to continuous improvement, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of information security best practices. The Columbus ISO 27001:2022 certification demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding information assets and maintaining the highest standards of security for all stakeholders.

The certification process involved a comprehensive review of Columbus' information security management system, employee training programs, and commitment to continuous improvement. This certification positions Columbus as a trusted partner in an increasingly security-conscious business environment.

09/06/2022

Columbus is honored to receive the 2021 Jacobs Supplier Excellence Award for outstanding support and dedication to excellence in service to the Jacobs Space Exploration Group at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. We are especially appreciative of our expert staff at NASA MSFC and our dedicated program management office who made this possible.

08/01/2022

Columbus CEO Ajay Handa presents Technical Excellence Awards to Columbus Employees Mahima Kaushik and Ralph Casasanta for their exceptional technical support of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission and the Integrated LCRD Low-Earth Orbit User Modem and Amplifier Terminal (ILLUMA-T) respectively, as recognized by Columbus customers on the GSMO-2 and its follow-on GSMO-3 contracts.

06/16/2022

📩 We are hiring!

Your military skills, experience and work ethic make you an exceptional candidate. We are actively recruiting candidates with security clearances for positions with NASA, NOAA, NIH, DoD and large defense contractors.

Please send resumes to [email protected]

03/31/2022

Our employee Cynthia Parker is doing great and meaningful work at NIH.

She says "My work on HPTN 094 focuses on the opioid crisis. I believe that there is an immediate need to establish a better standard of care to reach this population and I am proud to be a part of this study."

03/29/2022

Perseverance successfully gathered a sample the size of a piece of chalk from a different rock, late last year. The team concluded that the first rock they had chosen was so crumbly that the rover’s percussive drill likely pulverized it.

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Using carefully selected terrestrial rocks, engineers try to figure out how to work with crumbly rocks like the one the rover encountered on its first sampling attempt.

03/24/2022

Sofia Getachew, an employee supporting the NIH, recently won the Distinguished Achievement Award for preparing and submitting packages for a variety of important projects, such as the Postbac IRTA Renewal, Staff Clinician Renewal, and Summer Student Internship packages, to name a few.

03/22/2022

We are proud to be supporting NASA JPL on the Europa Clipper mission!

03/17/2022

One of our employees, William Daley, received the 2021 NINDS Director's Above and Beyond Award for their contributions to the project.

They have supported with the writing of cluster-related FOAs in the stroke and cerebrovascular portfolios; and reviewed scientific progress for ongoing grant awards.

03/15/2022

NASA’s Perseverance rover has notched up a slew of firsts since touching down on Mars one year ago, on Feb. 18, 2021, and the six-wheeled scientist has other important accomplishments in store as it speeds toward its new destination and a new science campaign.

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The rover has racked up a series of accomplishments, including new distance records, as it reaches the end of the first of several planned science campaigns on the Red Planet.

02/28/2022

Our employee Karen Olsen won the 2021 NIH Director's Award. She believes that her single most important contribution during her NIH tenure has been helping disseminate information about the NIH RADx (for Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics) initiative, which has helped to speed the development and commercialization of diagnostic tests for COVID-19.

02/24/2022

One of our employees, Tatjana Atanasijevic, was recognized with the Mentorship Achievement NIBIB Director’s Award recently.

When asked what was the most satifsying part of their job, they said: "Being able to advance science and helping people. Also, with the current COVID-19 pandemic, being able to contribute to the fight against the disease by being involved and making
funding recommendations for various NIBIB-funded projects in this area."