Department of Commerce Export Enforcement 2025
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick promised an increase in Department of Commerce export enforcement and penalties at the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) annual update conference. The secretary’s comments provide insight into the direction of the US export regime in the Trump administration. This announcement was part of the Mr. Lutick’s opening address and […]
NIST Incident Response Recommendations
NIST Incident Response Recommendations and Considerations for Cybersecurity Risk Management (NIST SP 800-61r3) has been released. This document puts forward new strategies for addressing cybersecurity incidents with systematic responses that minimize loss of data and service. It provides an incident response life cycle model that is more fitting to the present risk environment. Incident Response […]
MIL-STD-810 Power for Test Items
MIL-STD-810 power requirements for Units Under Test (UUT) includes using variances in power quality that would be encountered when installed on their intended power networks. Military aircraft, vehicle, and shipboard power systems typically have variances in voltage and frequency as well as phase distortions, ripple, surges, and spikes. These electrical stresses, when combined with environmental […]
Technology Control Plan – Export Compliance
A Technology Control Plan (TCP) describes the controls required to protect export controlled items, technical data, and CUI present at a facility to ensure compliance to federal regulations and contractual requirements. Technical Data As defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) technical data is information which is pertinent for the design, development, production, […]
Trump’s Export Control Actions Signify Change
Trump’s export control actions on the day of his inauguration signify changes in U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities. These actions include reimposition of sanctions, rescinding of sanctions, designation of cartels and other organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Cartels Designated Terrorist Organizations International cartels such as such as Tren […]
Electromagnetic Immunity and Susceptibility Testing
There are numerous standards for evaluating electromagnetic immunity and susceptibility. This testing is performed to determine if a product can function as specified when exposed to electrical, magnetic, and radio frequency, emissions and disturbances. MIL-STD-461 The most prevalent standard for developmental stage electromagnetic compatibility evaluation of military and aerospace products is MIL-STD-461. This standard is […]
Training for Business Requirements
Training for business requirements is essential for establishing a knowledge base and organizational culture capable of turning policies into actions. Appropriate training must be provided to personnel at all levels within an organization along with refreshers courses to ensure competency. Training for Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 requires that an organization provide the necessary resources […]
MIL-STD-810 Environmental Laboratory Tests
MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests is a Department of Defense Test Method Standard containing test methods that replicate environmental effects on equipment. This testing is primarily intended for Developmental Test and Evaluation to verify a product’s ability to meet design specifications and customer requirements. Test Tailoring MIL-STD-810 emphasizes the importance of the test […]
Test Program Documentation for Product Evaluation
Properly developed test program documentation is critical for effective environmental and EMI/EMC developmental test and evaluation. In many cases however, this essential element is deficient or lacking all together. This can lead to an incomplete or inaccurate analysis of a product and lead to costly product recalls, redesigns, and retesting. Life Cycle Environmental Profile There […]
Physical and Environmental Security Requirements
Physical and environmental security is a growing concern for businesses striving to comply with cybersecurity and export compliance requirements. These requirements include physical access control, monitoring, visitor access records, and various levels of policies and procedures. Cybersecurity Physical Access Controls It is essential that enterprises protect proprietary, personal, and transactional data. Information Security Management Systems […]