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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
Sensors are transforming manufacturing and moving us toward what is being called Industry 4.0. Today’s sensors provide cost effective solutions to measurement and monitoring requirements. What is Industry 4.0? Industry 4.0 builds on the computer revolution of Industry 3.0 by combining intelligent devices by way of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Internet
Components for hypersonic applications are required for an increasing number of Department of Defense (DoD) projects. These components and assemblies must be able to function under very demanding circumstances. Typical stresses include altitudes exceeding 100,000 feet, rapid temperature changes, vibration, pyroshock, and acceleration. This provides unique challenges to designers and those involved in test and
The Bureau of Industry and Security added 24 companies added to list entity list for their involvement in constructing artificial military islands for the Chinese military. China has been building these islands since 2013. This announcement was made by the U.S Department of Commerce on August 26, 2020. The islands have been condemned by the
Military cybersecurity strategies have developed in the last decade. General Paul Nakasone, Commander of United States Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency recently shared his perspectives on how to approach cyberspace in Foreign Affairs magazine. Employing Proactive Cybersecurity Approaches Cyber Command was established in 2010 to protect military operations networks from cyber
Training Requirements for ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) are often overlooked by companies working with defense articles and defense services. In truth, the day to day challenges of developing product, conducting testing, advancing sales opportunities, and meeting deadlines consume most of our time. The reality however, is that well designed and intentioned export compliance
The U.S. Department of Justice announced arrests for export dual use violations of Chong Sik Yu, and Yunseo Lee. These two individuals are executives of America Tecma Inc.. The charges involve exporting electronic components with military applications to Hong Kong and China. They are also charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bank fraud, and
The National Security Agency and the Department of Defense have issued a warning about Russian cyber espionage malware known as Drovorub. This malware provides file download and upload capabilities to external actors when deployed on a victim Linux system. It utilizes a number of means of concealing itself once implanted and is resilient to rebooting.
The Only Constant is Change in Manufacturing Advances in manufacturing technology is affecting quality management strategies. Companies are reassessing their manufacturing requirements, and many are reshoring to the United States. According to studies conducted by the McKinsey Global Institute, the United States could boost annual manufacturing as much as 20% by 2025. To accomplish this,
Ransomware is a growing problem for organizations. The rate of increase in incidents is skyrocketing in governmental agencies and small to medium businesses. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) estimates that a ransomware incident occurs every 14 seconds. While the average costs of ransoms are increasing the real cost to an organization is downtime
Supply Chain Challenges in a Changing Global Market COVID-19 has introduced additional electronics supply chain challenges. This is especially the case for the electronics industry. As a result companies will have to: Reconsider product designs. Develop new procurement strategies. Provide effective risk management for data security. Further guard against counterfeit parts. Electronic products require a
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released Teleconferencing Guidance for education. Remote classroom teleconferencing has continued to grow. As a result it has been a tempting target for cybercrime. Recommendations for K-12 Schools School districts are increasingly using teleconferencing tools to deliver their services. These tools have increased in availability and capability. Their
Export Control Training Export control training is an essential part of an effective export compliance program. Both the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) recommend regular training for all employees involved in exports. For businesses that are involved with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) this includes
Business Executives Have Concern About Remote Workplace Cybersecurity Remote Workforce Cybersecurity is a growing concern for businesses who are adapting to the Covid-19 pandemic. Although many tools are available to secure vital data, the remote employee still poses the greatest threat. The challenge therefore is to train employees how to regularly use effective cybersecurity practices.
International bans on Huawei technologies are increasing in the midst of rapidly changing world opinion. The United States has long held that Huawei products are a threat to information security. Now the United Kingdom and members of the European Union are voicing those concerns as well. Because Huawei is a leader in emerging 5G technologies
Witnessing EMI/EMC testing is a complex task. Conducting this task properly can add value to your product development efforts. More often than not products fail their initial testing. Because of this, iterations of redesign and retest are required. This can result in budgetary and scheduling issues for your design team and delay getting your product
