The world’s greatest health concern also became its largest cybersecurity threat. As workers moved to remote settings, IT departments became strained, cyberattacks increased and companies…
Cybersecurity Standards & Protocols: NIST 800-171
The latest revision of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Special Publication 800-171 was fully implemented December 31, 2017. The publication includes standards…
Cybersecurity Standards & Protocols: CMMC
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is an information technology standard created by the U.S. Department of Defense for the defense industrial base (DIB) –…
The IoT Chain of Trust: The Boot Process
From the moment a user activates an IoT device, how do they trust the device is secure? How do they know their data remains confidential?…
IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020
It’s estimated by 2025, the world will contain more than 21 billion IoT devices. While IoT provides considerable benefits to both consumers and industry, so…
From USB 1.0 to USB 3.1 and Beyond
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. Before USBs, connecting anything to a computer involved an assortment of cables and ports. A mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner…
Rainwater Harvesting Expands with IoT
Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting, storing, purifying and conveying rainwater. Rainwater harvesting is cost efficient and conserves water and energy. Collecting rainwater reduces…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Aerodynamic Hazards
Equipment stored or operated on aircraft must withstand a variety of hazards, including acceleration, acoustic noise, temperature, vibration, water intrusion and altitude. A combination of…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Pyroshock, Gunfire and Ballistics
Previously, we reviewed resistance testing guidelines for general shock and vibration. However, shock can come from many sources. Military standard MIL-STD-810G outlines testing for a…