Success in the GovCon industry is all about providing high quality, innovative services in order to help build better government. At RIVA, we want our customers to elevate their expectations and expect more from their contractors. Why? Because raising expectations drives us to do more, think outside the box, and…
March is Women’s History Month! This month (and every month) is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions made by women. Join us this month as we #fangirl over women in STEM. From scientists, engineers, environmentalists, inventors, and more; we want to empower future generations by highlighting these glass-shattering…
Black History Month, or African American history month, began as a weeklong celebration in 1926. This month is a time when we as a country celebrate and honor the achievements of African Americans and recognize their immense contributions to society and culture. RIVA is committed to facilitating a culture where…
Cybersecurity is an increasingly persistent threat, driven by global connectivity and use of cloud services to store sensitive data and personal information. With a majority of employees working from home indefinitely, there has been a massive shift in corporate devices connecting to at-home networks, outside secure company firewalls. Along with…
Thank you RIVA Veterans! Today we recognize all the courageous men and women who served in the U.S. military. Your service, sacrifice, and dedication are the cornerstone of what keeps our country safe and free. From all of us here at RIVA thank you for your service! At RIVA we…
RIVA and NOAA: Blending Science and Technology in Service of Protecting Our Planet 2020 gave the Northern Hemisphere it’s hottest summer on record. Our warming planet is facing radical changes – from the increased severity of forest fires, stronger, more frequent hurricanes, to flooding and rising coastlines. The National Oceanic…
RIVA’s Commitment to Guard Nation 2020 saw the largest domestic deployment of the National Guard since Hurricane Katrina, with the most total Guard soldiers activated since WWII. The U.S. deployed the Guard to support COVID-19 testing sites across the country, along with many logistical and medical support missions. With an…
Federal Agencies and organizations across the globe are having to change the way they operate their business to meet new demands and emerging threats. In order to combat these challenges new technology solutions must be developed to adapt to our changing world. RIVA has taken these challenges head on and…
Client Delivery Intern As companies across the nation continue to operate in remote environments, it is important to retain positive culture within their organizations. In my experience, working remotely for a growth company has brought forth some challenges. However, if we can continue to put employees first and see value…
Demystifying Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) In 2015, The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) published the Defense Acquisition Federal Regulation Supplement, known as DFARS, which mandates that private DoD Contractors adopt cybersecurity standards, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications (SP) 800-171 cybersecurity framework. This…
As a veteran teleworker, it occurs to me that many of you may be working remotely for the first time, so I wanted to share some tips and strategies. And as someone who is talking to HQ staff, customers, project managers and teams in the field, I wanted to report…
The mind-body connection is a well-known phenomenon: Move your body, move your mind. But how do you stay active and connected to the outside world while sheltering in place? RIVA Solutions Senior Business Development Associate, Savin Joseph, has found a way to do both. As states began issuing Shelter in…
