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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
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
FBI concerns about TikTok’s use of U.S. citizens’ user data were conveyed to the House Committee on Homeland Security by Director Christopher Wray. The Chinese owned social media app currently has over one billion monthly users. Among the FBI’s concerns is that the Chinese government could conduct influence operations with the app or use it
CVG Strategy MIL-STD-810 classes will provide you with the ability to develop and conduct an environmental test program. Our two day course not only provides you with valuable information about climatic and dynamic test methods but also includes training in the methodology to correctly apply test tailoring. This course is available online or onsite. Ample
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has restructured ITAR in an effort to streamline the regulations and clarify definitions. While no substantive changes were made to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), revisions in definitions may effect those under the regulation’s purview. Changes to Part 120 – Purpose and Definitions Part 120 of
In an effort to improve cybersecurity in the United States, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other federal government agencies are initiating an Information of Things (IoT) product labeling program for consumer devices. This action is being taken as part of Executive Order (EO) 14028 to improve the
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on September 14, 2020 that forced labor goods from China are now banned. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued Withhold Release Orders on products produced in China’s Xinjiang province. In a statement Acting CBP Commissioner Mark A. Morgan stated that the forced labor goods banned
The Truth About Iranian Cybersecurity Threats Given recent headlines, one might conclude that Iranian Cybersecurity threats were a new development. In fact, Iran has been a player in the international cyber game since 2002 with the formation of the Ashiyane hacking forum to repress dissidents. By 2007, government backed organizations had begun to develop sophisticated
Preparing for ISO audits can greatly enhance the quality of information received from the process. This information can provide insights for improvements in the organization and increased efficiency. Regardless of the standard being employed, some simple steps can be taken to get the desired results. ISO Standards The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishes and
The Importance of Vibration Test Fixtures For most projects, the design of vibration test fixtures is often left to the last minute. Regardless of your industry, vibration testing is one of the most important tools in product test and evaluation. A well designed fixture will provide ample rigidity to prevent resonances that can result in
