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BIS Adds Military End User List (MEU) to the EAR The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on December 21, 2020 that the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will add a Military End User List (MEU) to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The MEU can be found in supplement 7 to part 744. The list’s
CVG Strategy, a trusted name in ITAR and Export Compliance consulting and training announces its current ITAR Training Schedule. CVG Strategy has been providing ITAR compliance training programs now for over a decade. Our classes are informative, engaging, and provide time for your questions. CVG Strategy ITAR Compliance Training Webinars, presented by CVG Strategy’s Senior
An Interim CMMC version was released on September 29, 2020 finishing off a tumultuous month at the organization. On September 2, 2020 two members of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Board were voted off in the midst of a conflict of interest controversy involving a pay to play strategy. Karlton Johnson is now the
Trends in quality manufacturing are emerging in reaction to Covid-19 and various international political issues. Industries are having to rethink products, processes, markets, and strategies to remain competitive and viable. Many analysts have suggested that at this time a fundamental paradigm shift is required for many businesses to achieve resiliency. This view is echoed in
Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has announced that Canada will suspend export of arms to Turkey over concerns of human right violations. Champagne stated on October 5, 2020 that “Canada continues to be concerned by the ongoing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh resulting in shelling of communities and civilian casualties.” The suspension will allow Canada’s export regime
Recent events have illustrated the need for effective supply chain quality management. Industries in any sector are vulnerable to unforeseen changes in global economic and political forces. Indeed, the veracity of supply chains are even subject to microscopic viruses that can render entire companies inoperable. The Role of a Quality Management System in Supply Chain
Preparing for EMI Testing can save time and money. Most EMI tests do not provide the news we want to hear on the first trip, therefore preparing to go the lab then is a task that should be thought out. Emissions and immunity testing is an important part of your product development. Successful testing can
The U.S. Department of Treasury released amendments to Cuban Asset Control Regulations on September 24, 2020. The amendments pertain to 31 CFR Part 515 and have been released as a final ruling to further implement President Donald Trump’s foreign policy towards Cuba. The ruling is effective immediately. Specific Prohibitions of the Regulations The Office of
Employee cybersecurity negligence is still a major cause of risk for businesses. Despite an increased emphasis on training people, human error and bad habits continue to endanger sensitive information. Data Breaches on the Rise Institutions of all types have seen a dramatic increase in the number of cyber attacks. This has been especially the case
It wasn’t long ago that EMC Testing and Risk Management wouldn’t have appeared in the same sentence. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing has normally been performed to meet the criterion established for a desired label. Once compliance testing has been passed, it’s off to market. Medical Equipment Safety Concerns A modern medical
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has implemented Wassenaar Arrangement changes to the Commerce Control List (CCL). These changes were agreed upon in the Wassenaar 2018 Plenary meeting. The changes to the CCL will place additional controls on the export of certain emerging technologies. It is therefore important that exporters make themselves aware of
Video conferencing application vulnerabilities have been frequently in the news during the Covid-19 pandemic. During this time the use of these apps has skyrocketed due to remote work and schooling. This has presented a tempting target for cyber criminals to steal information and disrupt activities. Zoom Bombing Incidents AL.COM reported that Saturday night Jewish prayer
The health effects of RF energy have been a concern voiced by many in recent years. Questions have been raised about the use of cell phones and the introduction of 5G. Now the military has raised concerns about the cognitive effects of radio frequency energy on pilots. U.S. Military Concerns About RF Noise Exposure A
The Arab League Boycott was dealt a severe blow when the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a decree ending its involvement in it. This announcement now allows trade between the UAE and Israel. It follows the normalization of relations between Israel and the UAE created by the recent peace accord. What is the Arab Boycott
Denial of Service attacks (DoS) occurs when a targeted host or network is incapable of responding to legitimate users as a result of being flooded by traffic from the attacker. Businesses worldwide have reported an increased number of these kinds of attacks. Because these attacks result in inaccessibility of an organization’s resources and service, they
IP Theft and National Security IP Theft and national security have been in the news a lot of late. Most of this news has been centered around the activities of the Chinese military. As a result commercial and defense technologies are at risk. Fortunately, the United States has implemented a number of measures aimed protecting
