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According to a number of leaders in cybersecurity, spyware is becoming an issue of growing concern for businesses. Malwarebytes, in its 2021 report, Malwarebytes 2021 State of Malware Report, observed that business spyware detections increased 51% in 2020. These spyware infections can be found on both computers and mobile devices. What is Spyware? Spyware is
Test and Evaluation for Robustness Test and Evaluation for robustness of a product is an involved process. For electrical and electronic equipment an evolution of design engineering evaluation has been required to meet acceptable failure rates for fielded product. Instituting these test methodologies requires looking beyond a test to pass approach. Robustness in Military Applications
Technical Data and Export Law Understanding what technical data is and how it pertains to export law is important for companies doing business in the U.S. and Canada. Both countries have different requirements and regulations controlling how technical data is stored and transferred. Additionally, these regulations are subject to change. What is Technical Data? Definitions
ISO 9001 provides tools for business management beyond the scope of product quality. Incorporating these tools can help an organization effectively and consistently manage specific issues and requirements strategically. Furthermore, because ISO 9001:2015 requires involvement from top management and relevant stakeholders, it ensures that these issues will be addressed comprehensively. Context of the Organization “Context
CMMC Under Review by DoD The DoD is finalizing changed to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC) in an attempt to sufficiently address national security requirements without overburdening the defense industrial sector. According to an article recently published at the Federal News Network, these changes are to be released soon as a finalized plan
CMMC Still on Schedule Despite Covid-19 Setbacks The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is still on schedule according to articles posted by National Defense Magazine. CMMC was developed by the Department of Defense and industry as an effective means of implementing a risk based management approach to cybersecurity. The first draft (Version 1.0) was released
Utilizing the context of the organization clause of an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) can allow for a more resilient ITAR compliance program. This can be accomplished by integrating export compliance into an existing management system s that includes all the tasks required to ensure that business is conducted in accordance to federal regulations.
Military product testing is performed at various stages of a products development and service initiation. The earliest phase of this testing is known as Developmental Test and Evaluation. This phase is conducted by the product developer and includes a detailed regime of climatic, dynamic, EMI/EMC, and electrical compatibility test procedures. The United States Department of
Bloomberg reported on February 12, 2021 that a Supermicro hardware hack had been conducted on server motherboards by a Chinese espionage program. This report follows previous reports by the news agency in 2018 and illustrates the susceptibility of technology manufacturers to supply chain attacks. The hack involved embedding a small integrated circuit into the trace
International trends in cybercrime show an increasing sophistication by both organized crime and hostile nation states. These cybercriminals are continuing their efforts against high-value targets that include the industrial, IT, and infrastructure sectors. This activity is occurring at a time when many organizations are struggling to develop integrated cybersecurity solutions. Cybercrime Exploitation of Uncertainty Cybercrime
The release of the new Chinese Export Control Law (ECL) were approved by the National People’s Congress on October 17, 2020 and became effective December 1, 2020. These laws will effect the export of military, dual-use items, nuclear items, and items related to the national security interests if the Chinese government. On December 1, 2020
Karlton Johnson chairs CMMC-AB after serving as interim since September of 2020. The accreditation body can now continue in its efforts to accredit sufficient assessors to certify the cybersecurity maturity of Department of Defense contractors. The body had faced a challenges when on September 2, 2020 two members of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation
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
