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Commerce Department regulations that gave Hong Kong Special Status have been suspended. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross made this announcement on June 29, 2020. This change will effect the export of sensitive U.S. technologies to Hong Kong. It will also effect the availability for export license exceptions. Mr. Ross also mentioned that further actions
Mobile Banking Apps Warning The FBI issued a mobile banking apps warning on June 10, 2020. Many people are now switching over to mobile bank apps to limit visits to the bank during the Covid-19 pandemic. The agency is concerned that this increased usage presents opportunities for exploitation from cyber actors. The chief concern is
Creating Effective Quality Management Documentation Effective Quality Management Documentation is the backbone of a ISO 9001:2015 quality program. The documentation created therefore should be clear, concise, and targeted for its intended audience. Documents serve to explain and instruct all stakeholders on policies, procedures, and work instructions. They also provide the basis for evaluation for continuous
Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Guidance for Industrial Control System (ICS) Cybersecurity was released on May 22, 2020. This two page infographic is a joint release from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This release addresses the urgent need for owners and
Cyberspace Solarium Commission Report – March 2020 The Cyberspace Solarium Commission Report, released in March 2020, paints a grim picture of the level of cyber vulnerability in the United States. It stresses the need for immediate action from both the public and private sectors to deter looming catastrophe. The report focuses on strategic approaches to
The U S Restricts Huawei’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities The U S will Restrict Huawei semiconductor manufacturing by limiting the use of technologies for design and manufacture. This planned action was announced by the Bureau of Industry and Science (BIS) on May 15, 2020. The BIS is implementing this action to protect national interests by preventing
Cybersecurity Alert Issued by United States and United Kingdom A cybersecurity alert for healthcare and essential services was filed jointly by the United States and the United Kingdom. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued the alert on May 5, 2020. These agencies have detected
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
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
