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The FBI is Investigating NSO Group for Personal and Government Hacks The Israeli based NSO Group is under investigation concerning possible attacks on United States citizens and companies by the FBI. Reuters reported on January 30, 2020 that the probe, which has been active since 2017, concerns the infection of smartphones. NSO Group creates products
Apple Drops Plans for iCloud Full Encryption As reported by Reuters on January 22, 2020, Apple has dropped plans for full encryption of the iCloud for iPhone users. This was in response to complaints by the FBI that such encryption would harm investigations. Certainly the need for the availability of data by law enforcement agencies
New EAR Export Restrictions of Geospatial Software The Bureau of Industry and Science placed restriction on the export of geospatial software on January 6, 2020. This ruling classifies software specially designed to automate the analysis of geospatial imagery, as specified, under the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 0Y521 series, specifically under ECCN 0D521. This ruling
High Profile Alerts Concerning Mozilla Firefox Vulnerabilities On January 8, 2020 the United States Department of Homeland Defense’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert concerning Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow external control of Mac and Windows computer operating systems by cyberattackers. Mobile devices are not affected by this problem. Mozilla
MIL-STD-810 H Places Added Requirements on Product Developers and Test Labs. MIL-STD-810 H was released in 2019. This revision not only included major alterations and in many cases complete rewrites of test methods and procedures but also revised requirements that effect the manner in which all testing must be conducted. These requirements effect both test
Military Susceptibility Testing Military Susceptibility Testing is performed to determine if a product can maintain normal operation when exposed to electrical, magnetic, and radio frequency, emissions and disturbances likely to be found in its intended environment. In military applications, the density of equipment on a given platform and the levels of potential emissions and disturbances
Changes in ITAR Definitions The U.S. State Department has made changes in important definitions of what constitutes an export under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). These changes are due to take effect on March 25, 2020 and will effect the manner in which companies with ITAR classification must conduct business. These definitions concern
COTS for Military Applications The Defense Department is integrating more Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products for military applications including mission critical systems. While this is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to gain access to a lucrative market, it also poses some serious challenges. Once approved for a military application the manufacturer of the COTS
Capital One Cyberattack The Capital One cyberattack is a concern for small businesses. Capital One said that the personal information of approximately 106 million card customers and applicants had been compromised. This is one of the largest cyberattacks on a big bank. The information of customers and applicants compromised included small businesses. It was reported
FCC Streamlines Approval Process The FCC approval process has been streamlined for unintentional radiators. Most electronic devices create radio frequency (RF) energy. This energy can interfere with devices. Intentional radiators are devices which communicate by way of radio frequencies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, radio). Unintentional radiators create RF energy from their power supplies and digital components. These
US Space Industry ‘Deep Dive’ Final Dataset Findings prepared by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and its Industrial Base Surveys and Assessments. In June 2012, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Technology Evaluation, in coordination with the U.S. Air Force, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Commerce/BIS Amends EAR, 15 CFR Parts 740 and 774 to Implement ECR-III Changes (Effective July 1, 2014) 79 FR 263-295: 15 CFR Parts 740 and 774; RIN 0694-AF58; Control of Military Training Equipment, Energetic Materials, Personal Protective Equipment, Shelters, Articles Related to Launch Vehicles, Missiles, Rockets, Military Explosives, and Related Items AGENCY: Bureau of Industry
Everyone is a Space Coast Ambassador CVG Strategy is a Space Coast Ambassador and an investor in the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast . Kevin Gholston is Vice President for CVG Strategy, a defense and manufacturing consultancy. In the early 1960’s, the Space Race officially began and Cape Canaveral experienced rapid growth. This
