Department of Commerce Export Enforcement 2025

Department of Commerce Export Enforcement

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

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 […]

Trump’s Export Control Actions Signify Change

Trump Export Control Actions

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 […]