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More and more state DOTs—including Texas (TxDOT), Arizona, Oklahoma, Colorado, Florida, and New Mexico—are requiring their partners to meet strict cybersecurity and data handling standards. NIST 800-53 has become a common benchmark, and expectations for secure file sharing, access controls, and documented risk policies are now standard in many proposals.
Here’s the reality:
Even smaller firms are being targeted. One Georgia-based civil engineering company was recently hit by the LYNX ransomware group. Over 259 GB of sensitive project files were exfiltrated. These attacks aren’t just embarrassing. They’re career-defining.
5 Factor helps firms get ahead of those risks. We’ve supported over 40 firms in meeting DOT mandates, with deep experience preparing organizations for TxDOT’s detailed compliance framework and similar models in other states. Whether you’re responding to an RFP or fielding an audit request, we’ll help you get and stay ready.
Compliance shouldn’t slow your team down. Our experts understand the pace, tools, and pressure of your projects. We don’t bring in off-the-shelf IT solutions. We tailor security to fit your environment, your team, and your project load.
We implement practical protections like:
We make sure the work you’ve already done counts—and help you close the gaps without unnecessary tools or expense.
Whether your firm is pursuing TxDOT work or expanding into states like Arizona, Colorado, or Florida, the message is the same: cybersecurity is no longer optional.
And when things go wrong, DOTs don’t wait around. You may lose access to projects, be blacklisted from future bids, or face legal and financial fallout.
Our team works as an extension of yours, offering:
Let’s talk. If your project managers are tired of chasing paperwork or unsure what’s required, we’ll help you take a look and come up with a plan to get your compliant before it is too late.
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