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FEMA Temporary Ruling on Allocation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) A Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA ruling on medical resources will be effective until August 10, 2020. This action has been taken in response to the immediate need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 epidemic. Recent studies have shown that COVID-19 is
Apple Email App Vulnerabilities Found in Over Half a Billion Devices Apple Email App Vulnerabilities in iPhone and iPad were reported by ZecOps, a mobile security forensics company on April 20, 2020. These vulnerabilities have existed since the release of iPhone 5 in September of 2012. The vulnerabilities allows attackers to remotely infect a device
U.S. Government Provides Guidance on North Korean Cyber Threat Guidance was provided on the North Korean cyber threat by the U.S. Departments of State, the Treasury, Homeland Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on April 15, 2020. North Korea, formally known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) continues to pose a significant
What Test Witnesses Need to Know About Accelerometers and Laboratory Testing Shock and Vibration analysis utilizing accelerometers and laboratory testing is a requirement for many commercial and defense standards. Because accelerometers provide the feedback to the excitation system, proper selection and placement is essential. To achieve optimal testing validity the test witness and test manager
Creating Effective Quality Management Systems. Effective Quality Management Systems (QMS) are the products of proper implementation. For ISO 9001:2015, that implementation is dependent on a detailed assessment of what processes are required for by the context of the organization. That assessment can also provide guidance for requirements of the management team that needs to be
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Exploited During Coronavirus Crisis Businesses are being strained during the Coronavirus epidemic and Cybersecurity Issues are on the rise. Cyber criminals and hostile nation states are wasting little time in exploiting the vulnerabilities this crisis has created. Remote Work Protocols Working remotely has been growing at an exponential rate. While cybersecurity can be
The FBI Investigating HHS Cyberattack During Coronavirus Crisis The AP reported that Attorney General William Barr has announced that the FBI is investigating the HHS Cyberattack that took place on March 16, 2020 for the involvement of foreign governments. The incident that was originally reported on Sunday March 16, 2020 by Bloomberg, involved a cyberattack
Business Cybersecurity Report Card for 2019 There are growing concerns for business cybersecurity to meet the challenges of today’s hostile environment. The international insurance underwriter Hiscox recently released its Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2019 and the news was not good. The report showed that the number of cyber attacks has increased and that businesses of
Effective Test Program Management Requires Planning Effective Test Program Management can add value to product development when its true value has been identified. Too often product testing is left to the last moment, calls are made to test laboratories to ask what testing is required. Equipment and somebody from the engineering team is transported off
MIL-STD-810 Humidity MIL STD 810H Humidity Method 507 is a test method for evaluating products that are likely to be stored and/or operated in a warm, humid environment. MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests is a Department of Defense (DoD) standard for military and commercial applications. It is a series of laboratory test method
Huawei’s Legal Problems in the United States Huawei’s Legal Problems in the United States continue on multiple fronts. The Chinese tech giant has been the target of the U.S. Senate, The Department of Justice, and has had a case against U.S. Government contracts ban dismissed before going to court. Department of Justice Actions In an
What is an Electromagnetic Pulse? Electronic products have Electromagnetic Pulse Vulnerabilities that could cripple infrastructure systems across the planet. It is a serious concern that a number of agencies have reported on at length. The Critical National Infrastructure Commission report of 2008 is one such example that outlines some dire possibilities. Electromagnetic Pulses (EMP) can
The Growth of RF Spectrum Usage, EMI and Device Coexistance Increased reliance on radio frequency communication has created issues for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Device Coexistence. Cellular devices and equipment using the Internet of Things (IoT) are major causes of this increase. This has effected product development strategies for both commercial and defense applications, particularly
Public Sector Quality Management Applications There have been numerous attempts at implementing public sector Quality Management Systems (QMS) in the past decades. These attempts have had mixed results due to a number of factors. Many programs at the federal level, such as those incorporated by the Department of Defense (DOD) in the 1970’s, have been
Airbus ITAR and Bribery a Massive Multi-year Scheme The Department of Justice recently announced that Airbus ITAR and Bribery Penalties would amount to more than $3.9 Billion in fines to the United States and United Kingdom. Airbus, based in France, is a leading global manufacturer of commercial and military aircraft. This case, which involved the
The Need for Adequate Product Packaging Evaluation Product packaging evaluation is essential for a product’s success. Excellent design and proper manufacture mean little if the product delivered to the customer is damaged. Assessing packaging requirements requires an understanding of the product to be shipped fragility and a knowledge of the nature of transportation and storage
