(Industry Week, 10/31/18) The United States indicted 10 Chinese, including two intelligence officers, over a five-year scheme to steal technology from U.S. and French aerospace firms by hacking into their computers. The indictments came 20 days after the Department of Justice obtained the unprecedented extradition of a senior Chinese intelligence…
What’s In Your Software?
When purchasing software for your manufacturing business, how often do you stop and think about the origin of the software you are purchasing? According to the Pentagon, the origin is about to become a big deal. Why? There is indication that certain software sold or involved in by companies in…
Sudan Removed from Embargoed List
Citing the fact that Sudan had started addressing concerns about terrorism and human rights abuses against civilians in the country’s Darfur region, the U.S. permanently lifted sanctions against the northern Africa country in October 2017. Sudan was the only country removed from President Trump’s list of countries whose citizens are…
Cybersecurity Compliance
By now you’ve heard about cybersecurity requirements imposed on defense contractors, but might wonder: “what’s that mean for me and my business?” Basically, check purchase orders and customers’ contracts to see if they contain DFARS 252.204-7012. This federal regulation made it a requirement for all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to…