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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is Assessing the Civil Space Industrial Base in the United States in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to better understand this important supply chain network. This study will use surveys to collect data from U.S. organizations
Contamination by Fluids, MIL-STD-810 Method 504 evaluates equipment’s ability to withstand exposure to various chemical agents that equipment may come in temporary contact during its life cycle. These chemicals include oils, insecticides, coolants, disinfectants, fire extinguishants, de-icing and anti-freeze fluids, oils, solvents and cleaning fluids. Chemicals can have a wide number of effects on the
Tabletop Exercises for Cyber Incident Response teams are effective tools for assessing the ability of an organization to protect and preserve sensitive data. These exercises engage team members to respond to a variety of scenarios. This provides an evaluation of the Cyber Incident Response Plan’s technologies, processes, and personnel’s ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and
MIL-STD-810 Temperature Shock testing (Method 503) is used to evaluate equipment’s ability to withstand sudden changes in temperature. This laboratory test method is conducted in environmental test chambers and can be tailored to replicate the anticipated thermal profiles during storage, transit, and operation. Such shock could be experienced when a jet fighter on a tarmac
The Department of Commerce has initiated the Disruptive Technology Strike Force which will partner the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) with the Department of Justice (DoJ) in the enforcement of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Export Administration Regulations (EAR) control the export of commodities determined to be dual-use. Dual-use items refer to commodities and
MIL-STD-810 Low Temperature testing (Method 502) is used to evaluate the effects of low temperature on equipment. This laboratory test method is conducted in a test chamber and can be tailored to replicate the anticipated thermal profiles during storage, transit, and operation. This test is intended for evaluating the effects of low temperature on equipment
As 2023 opens it appears that there may be further delays in CMMC 2.0 reaching a final ruling as the Pentagon considers additional revisions of the proposed rule. These reconsiderations are, as reported on ClearanceJobs, the result of internal politics and concerns on the impact on businesses. Because the rule is in proposed status, it
MIL-STD-810 High Temperature testing (Method 501) is used to evaluate the effects of high temperature on equipment. This laboratory test method is conducted in a chamber and can be tailored to replicate the anticipated thermal profiles during storage, transit, and operation. This test is intended for evaluating short term effects of heat on equipment and
The Directorate of Defense Trade Control (DDTC) has released Export Compliance Program Guidelines to provide businesses with an overview of best practices for complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). These guidelines encourage organizations to adopt robust policies and procedures to ensure that compliance with export controls for items enumerated in the United
MIL-STD-461 MIL-STD-461 is an EMI/EMC standard for developmental test and evaluation. This standard is broken out into nineteen various methods. These methods include Radiated Emissions, Conducted Emissions, Radiated Susceptibility, and Conducted Susceptibility. MIL-STD-461 testing includes radiated and conducted test methods. These methods involve simulations of magnetic, radio frequency, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), and Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Open General License (OGL) pilot program has been instituted to ease the conditions under which exports, reexports, and retransfers of unclassified defense articles may be performed between pre-approved parties. This program was started in August 1, 2022 and will continue through July 31, 2023, at which time the
Maintaining a CMMC program requires that organizations engage management system principles in their daily cybersecurity programs. These activities will be essential for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors to remain compliant. Current CMMC Requirements Currently CMMC 2.0 requirements are divided into three levels of compliance: CMMC Level 1 – Foundational is comprised of the 17 practices
Electrical Power considerations for MIL-STD-810 testing create a new level of detail for functional and operational tests. The standard has placed increased emphasis in recent revisions, to changes in voltage, frequency, phase displacement, and other power deviations that are expected to be present in the normal operation of the device to be tested. Guidance
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Homeland Security Bureau have designated Huawei and ZTE as threats to U.S. national security. Because both Chinese companies are subject to the Chinese Communist Party, they are required by law to cooperate with China’s intelligence gathering activities. China has developed an arsenal of cyber capabilities to target U.S. information
Denied Parties Screening is an essential practice for ensuring regulatory compliance to U.S. law. Screening is performed to restrict or prohibit U.S. individuals and organizations from shipping products or providing services to parties listed on denial, debarment, and blocked persons lists. Screening applies to all businesses regardless of product or service sector. An organization is
