Cadence Design Systems Guilty of Export Violations
photo by freepik Cadence Design Systems has plead guilty and will pay over $140 million for illegal exports of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) hardware and technology to the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). This transfer of sensitive U.S. technology included export to entities known to support development of China’s nuclear weapon programs. Multi Agency Investigation […]
Military Electrical Power Standards
Military electrical power standard establish requirements for equipment when connected to platform power distribution systems. They also defines test methodologies for testing equipment capabilities for operating as specified when exposed to these conditions. Power Bus Disturbances Power distribution networks nominally contain variance and disturbances that can cause failure or abnormal operation of equipment attached to […]
Denied Parties Screening for Export Compliance
Denied parties screening, also known as watch list screening, is an essential process for organizations involved in export compliance. This screening is an important consideration when implementing and evaluating an export compliance program. The United States Government maintains restrictions on certain exports, reexports, or transfers of items implemented through sanctions, embargoes, and denial orders on […]
Export Compliance Risk Mitigation
Export compliance risk mitigation is an essential but often overlooked element of compliance programs. Export compliance risk mitigation involves identifying potential compliance gaps in your export processes and implementing strategies to address them. This can include conducting risk assessments, engaging stakeholders, and prioritizing corrective actions to ensure adherence to export regulations. The Bureau of Industry and […]
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 […]