GlobeNewswire Inc | Apr 20, 2021 06:05AM EDT

April 20, 2021

ASHBURN, Va., April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), a leading provider of cyber, cloud and enterprise security solutions for the worlds most security-conscious organizations, today announced that the City of Charlotte has contracted withTelosto provide Transportation Security Administration (TSA)-approved Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services for processing worker background checks at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Telos DAC services improve data integrity, increase the efficiency of credentialing operations and reduce costs. DAC services enable submissions of workers biographic and biometric data to conduct background checks for individuals working in secure areas of U.S. commercial airports.

The DAC services deployment at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is notable for its integration with CLTs Identity Management System, enabling efficient biographic and biometric transmissions, said Dawn E. Lucini, vice president of aviation security, Telos. We have streamlined the TSA-required aviation worker background check process, while upholding the high security and customer service standards at CLT.

As an encrypted, web-based solution, Telos DAC services meet TSA and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements for handling personally identifiable information and biometrics. The modular design supports each airports and air carriers needs, and users can perform multiple functions on one platform.

Telos is the recognized leader in assuring the identities of aviation workers with advanced biometric and enrollment solutions, evidenced by the growing roster of airports and airlines 90 and counting that currently use Telos DAC services, said Lucini. We are pleased to support the City of Charlotte and its world-class airport in their efforts to provide excellence in credentialing and vetting services, all while reducing costs and providing superior customer care and flexibility.

In February 2021, Telos also added Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to their customer list. FAT is the primary commercial airport serving the San Joaquin Valley and three national parks: Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon.

For more information about Telos Designated Aviation Channeling services, visit: www.aviationchanneling.com.

About Telos CorporationTelos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) empowers and protects the worlds most security-conscious organizations with solutions for continuous security assurance of individuals, systems, and information. Telos offerings include cybersecurity solutions for IT risk management and information security; cloud security solutions to protect cloud-based assets and enable continuous compliance with industry and government security standards; and enterprise security solutions for identity and access management, secure mobility, organizational messaging, and network management and defense. The company serves military, intelligence and civilian agencies of the federal government, allied nations and commercial organizations around the world.

Media:Mia WilcoxMerritt Group on behalf of Telos Corporationwilcox@merrittgrp.com (610) 564-6773

Investors:Brinlea JohnsonThe Blueshirt Group on behalf of Telos Corporationbrinlea@blueshirtgroup.com