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ACI’s 2nd National Summit on Industrial & National Security Compliance
September 28th, 2012
in Aerospace & Defense, International Trade & Defense, Manufacturing & Industrial, Regulatory & Compliance, Telecoms & Technology |
When: Wednesday, November 14 to Thursday, November 15, 2012
Where: Hilton Arlington, Arlington, VA, USA
Led by industry veterans Stanley Borgia (Rolls-Royce NA) and Christopher Griner (Kaye Scholer) who will be Co-Chairing ACI’s 2nd National Summit on Industrial & National Security Compliance, benefit from the unique blend of in-house trade and security professionals, US government regulators and seasoned attorneys and consultants who will provide practical strategies for regulatory compliance, and security of your most valuable assets.
KEYNOTES:
- DSS Priorities, Oversight, Pending Legislation and Policy Initiatives: Stanley L. Sims – Director, Defense Security Service
- Counterintelligence and Cyber Crime Update from the FBI: Robert Anderson, Jr., Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- The CFIUS Process: Mark Jaskowiak, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Investment Security, US Department of Treasury
IN-HOUSE Perspectives:
Rolls-Royce North America, Boeing, Smiths Group, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Symantec, General Dynamics, iDirect Government Technologies, DRS Technologies, CACI International, Ball Aerospace & Technologies, and BAE Systems
Complete your training at Exclusive Post-Conference Working Group Sessions – November 16, 2012:
- A: DSS INSPECTIONS: A Practical Guide to Preparing for Vulnerability Assessments: Maximizing your Chances of Receiving a “Superior” Rating through Security “Enhancements” – Led by Richard Lawhorn (DSS), Jennifer Brown (iDirect Technologies) and Kenneth White (Raytheon)
- B: Technology Control Plans (TCP) and Electronic Communications Plans (ECP): The Ins and Outs of Crafting a Comprehensive TCP and ECP to Control Foreign National Access and Protect Classified Information - Led by Richard Naylor (DSS), Ted Timberlake (Global Integrated Security), and Dale Turza (Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft)
Tags: ACI, Attorneys, Compliance, Consultants, Government regulators, industrial security, Lawyers, Legal conference, legal event, Regulatory & Compliance
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ACI’s 4th National Forum on DCAA Audits
September 18th, 2012
in Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, Legal Conferences, Manufacturing & Industrial, Telecoms & Technology |
When: Monday, November 12 to Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Where: Hilton Arlington, Arlington, VA, USA
ACI’s DCAA Audits Conference, scheduled for November 12-13 in Arlington, VA, is one of the few events that has a consistent track record in gathering key government and industry decision-makers all in one room. Past attendees have found this event to be very worthwhile, providing them with invaluable networking and best practices that they can apply to their daily work:
“Discussion content extremely timely and relevant to our company’s operations” – L-3
“Good benchmarking opportunity.” – AMETEK AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
“Great refresher. Reminds me to refocus efforts based on conference presentations. Very organized and well-run. Great variety of speakers.” – GE AVIATION
“This was informational and confirmed that our issues are experienced by a lot of other contractors. It was eye opening as to where we are going in the future with DCAA and how they will be influencing business decisions.” – SRCTec
HERE ARE MORE REASONS WHY THIS EVENT DIFFERS FROM OTHER CONFERENCES:
1. DCAA, DCMA and DPAP are all confirmed for the event:
- John Shire, Deputy Assistant Director, DCAA Policy & Plans Directorate
- Steve Trautwein , Deputy Director, Cost & Pricing Center, DCMA
- Shay Assad, Director, Defense Pricing, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP)
2. In addition to CLE and CPE, you will gain best practices for addressing the most critical issues affecting your bottom line. View full agenda.
3. Meet and learn from Rolls Royce, DynCorp, CH2MHill, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, BAE, Fluor, Alion, URS, Eaton, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and Boeing. You will also hear from leading private practice consultants and attorneys, who are recognized subject-matter experts on a wide range of complex DCAA audit issues.
4. Highly in-depth, practical sessions, including:
- Audits under the New Business Systems Rule: Upgrading Business Systems Demonstrations and Corrective Action Plans to Meet DCAA Expectations
- Operating amid the Incurred Cost Audit Backlog: The Latest on DCAA’s More Detailed Sampling, Submission and Supporting Documentation Standards
- What to Do When You Disagree with DCAA Audit Findings: When and How Far to Push Back, and Successful Rebuttal Strategies
- The Rise in DCAA Fraud Referrals to DoJ: How Recent False Claims Act Cases Have Been Won and Lost
- Labor Qualification Audits: Ensuring You Have the Required Internal Controls, Data and Documentation
- DCAA Compensation Audits: How Recent Cases Have Changed DCAA’s Approach and Expectations
Tags: ACI, audit challenges, CLE, CPE, CPE credits, DCAA, DCAA Audits, DCAA scrutiny, DCMA, DPAP, Government procurement, Legal conference, legal event
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ACI’s 8th ITAR BOOT CAMP
September 7th, 2012
in Aerospace & Defense, International Trade & Defense, Legal Conferences, Manufacturing & Industrial, Regulatory & Compliance, Telecoms & Technology |
When: Tuesday, October 23 to Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Where: Millennium Knickerbocker, Chicago, IL, USA
American Conference Institute’s ITAR Boot Camp is scheduled for October 23-24 in Chicago. Unlike other ITAR training in the Midwest, this unique, nuts and bolts course will delve into key ITAR requirements through in-depth discussion, case studies and hands-on exercises.
While other courses feature only a handful of speakers, this event will allow you to meet and learn from a diverse faculty of senior government officials, large and smaller exporters, as well as leading private practice experts. New speakers from government, and large and smaller exporters: DTSA, Department of Homeland Security, GE Aviation, Boeing, Goodrich, Esterline, Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems, Richardson Electronics, Raytheon, Molex, Northrop Grumman, ATK, Woodward and Eaton.
INTENSIVE FOCUS ON HOW TO CLASSIFY ITEMS, TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES, AND THE IMPACT OF EXPORT CONTROL REFORM:
The first day of the event includes an intensive, half-day of discussion, case studies and exercises on how to classify items, technology and services under the ITAR, and identify ITAR-controlled technical data and defense services. DTSA will also provide practical guidance on its expectations for preparing ITAR licenses and agreements, and drafting CJ requests.
MORE FOCUS ON HOW TO COMPLY WITH FOREIGN, DUAL AND THIRD COUNTRY NATIONAL RULES:
The new 2012 agenda also includes two in-depth sessions on how to comply with foreign, dual and third country national rules, reconcile ITAR requirements with foreign anti-discrimination and privacy laws, and coordinate compliance efforts with your HR Department.
Intensive Pre-Boot Camp industry working groups – October 22, 2012:
- Licensing Working Group: How to Prepare ITAR Licenses and Agreements that Meet DDTC and DTSA Expectations
- IT Management of ITAR Compliance Working Group: Managing ITAR-Controlled Data and Foreign National IT Access
Tags: ACI, Boeing, Boot Camp, Department of Homeland Security, DTSA, Esterline, GE Aviation, Goodrich, ITAR, Lawyers, Legal conference, legal event, Licensing
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ACI’s forum on Government Subcontracting Management, Compliance & Enforcement
August 29th, 2012
in Aerospace & Defense, Legal Conferences, Regulatory & Compliance |
When: Tuesday, October 02 to Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, Arlington, VA, USA
Led by industry veterans, Rita Wells (Acquisition Executive at Fluor) and Mark Nackman (Assistant General Counsel at General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems), ACI’s industry-led forum on Government Subcontracting Management, Compliance & Enforcement will provide you with critical information to support your subcontracting responsibilities as these contracts become more important to your bottom line and profitability.
Why You Should Attend
- Take away best practices from experienced US Government contractors on managing your contracts and subcontracts as both a prime and a sub
- Understand how to best detect counterfeiting and corruption when selecting foreign subcontractors
- Learn how to benefit and comply with the Small Business Jobs Act requirements
- Network with contracting, compliance and legal professionals from Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems, Fluor Governmental Group, Dynamics Research, ECC, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Senture, Harris, Optimos, TASC, Northrop Grumman, and CANA.
- Q & A with John Klein , Assistant General Counsel for Procurement Law at the US Small Business Administration
- Determine when and how to investigate, report and file a disclosure under the FAR
Enhance your learning and networking at interactive Pre-Forum Working Groups– October 1, 2012
A: The Ins and Outs of Crafting a Small Business Subcontracting Plan under the Small Business Jobs Act and FAR Part 19: How to Reduce Penalties for False Certifications, Fraud and Non-Compliance with Set-Aside Requirements
B: Implementing the Most Contentious Mandatory Flowdown Provisions: From Data Rights to Defective Pricing – The Biggest Pitfalls to Avoid When Managing and Allocating Responsibilities and Risks
Tags: ACI, Compliance, enforcement, Government subcontracting, John Klein, Legal conference, Mark Nackman, Rita Wells, Small Business, subcontracting
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Government Subcontracting Management, Compliance & Enforcement
June 6th, 2012
in Aerospace & Defense, Legal Conferences, Litigation |
Mounting Risks of Suspension, Debarment, Penalties and Lost Business – There Has Never Been a More Critical Time to Attend This Unique, Practical Forum on Negotiating and Managing Successful Subcontracting Agreements.
American Conference Institute’s Industry Forum on Government Subcontract Management, Compliance & Enforcement is a unique event that will bring together primes, subcontractors, lawyers, accountants and government officials – allowing attendees ample time for Q & A and benchmarking. Gain proven-effective strategies that can be incorporated immediately into your daily work flow.
Whether you are a prime or subcontractor, your organization is contending with heightened oversight, more burdensome regulations and amplifi ed fallout from False Claims Act cases. Reducing your subcontracting risks is essential to keeping your business on track during and after an election year with so many uncertainties.Take Away Best Practices for Complying with Mandatory Subcontractor Flowdown Requirements, Disclosure Guidelines, and Preventing Non-Performance and Payment Disputes
ACI has done extensive research with both prime and subcontractors to deliver this program that addresses the most complex subcontracting compliance and liability risks threatening your bottom line. Each session is uniquely tailored to discuss how to manage heightened risk factors, and resolve contentious payment and performance disputes.
This is one of the few events that will gather government, leading prime and subcontractors, lawyers and accountants all into one room for a two-day, in-depth discussion on subcontracting best practices and risk mitigation techniques.
Hear First-Hand Insights from the U.S. Small Business Administration:
Small Business Contracting Update: Pending Legislation, Regulatory Reforms and Case Developments Impacting Your Bottom Line – led by John Klein, Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law (U.S. Small Business Administration)
Benchmark with Industry Experts:
- Rita Wells – Acquisition Executive (Fluor Governmental Group)
- Aileen Heim – Vice President, Legal (American Rheinmetall Munitions)
- Cliff Greenblatt – General Counsel (TASC)
- Gurmeet S. Chadha – Director, Contracts and Procurement (ECC)
- Anna Lueje – Senior Counsel (Northrop Grumman)
- David Stoughton – Legal Counsel (Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems)
- Scott Lyon – General Counsel (Optimos)
- Mark Nackman – Assistant General Counsel (General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems)
- Richard Covel – Vice President and General Counsel (Dynamics Research)
Tags: ACI, Defense, Legal conferences, Legal Events, Space
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ITAR Compliance
May 11th, 2012
in Aerospace & Defense |
Evolve Your Global ITAR Compliance Program in Preparation for Export Control Reform, Regulatory Changes and the Current Rise in Enforcement
Whether you are a large, mid-size or small exporter, American Conference Institute’s 7th Advanced Forum on ITAR Compliance offers you a highly worthwhile networking and benchmarking opportunity with senior-level decision-makers from government and industry. Few events like this one are able to gather the who’s who of the ITAR community all in one room!
Take this opportunity to gain best practices and forge key relationships with our new 2012 expert faculty from DDTC, BIS, DTSA, DoJ, BAE, Cisco, General Dynamics, Boeing, Raytheon, Smiths Group, Virgin Galactic, DRS, AECOM, Hydra Electric, Meggitt, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, The MITRE Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Exelis, Rolls Royce North America, International Rectifier Corporation, ATK and Hawker Beechcraft.
Unlike other ITAR training events, this highly sophisticated, practical conference will focus on how to address the most complex and emerging ITAR compliance and enforcement risks impacting your business.
2012 PROGRAM UPDATES:
New Keynote Addresses
- Gain policy insights from Kevin Maloney, Director, Defense Trade Controls Licensing, DDTC
- First-hand updates on the status of USML-CCL changes from Todd E. Willis, Director, Munitions Control Division, Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security, BIS
- Ask William Mackie, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Tennessee, Prosecutor in the J. Reece Roth case, about what triggers prosecutions of individuals instead of companies for ITAR violations
- Hear from Michael Laychak, Director, Licensing Directorate, DTSA on new requirements and expectations for CJ requests
- Ask Steven Pelak, National Export Coordinator, DoJ about how ITAR cases against companies and individuals are investigated and litigated, and priorities going forward
New 2012 Sessions Include:
- Re-evaluating your approach to identifying a “broker” and “brokering” based on current requirements and proposed changes to expand the definitions
- Take away best practices from ATK and Virgin Galactic on classifying foreign-origin or produced items as “ITAR-Free”: Resolving intricate jurisdiction determination challenges posed by the extraterritorial reach of the ITAR
- Benchmark with Raytheon on how to integrate complex ITAR license provisos, TAAs and cyber security risk management into your IT infrastructure
- Hear from BAE Systems plc and the Special Compliance Monitor for Xe Services (now Academi) on how to implement remedial measures during and after an ITAR investigation
- Hear from Northrop Grumman on how to prepare your sales, procurement and other teams for export control reform, and manage expectations of your staff and customers
- Take away practical insights from GE Aviation, Rolls Royce North America and Hydra Electric on how to strengthen your global ITAR compliance program for your parent and foreign subsidiary operations
- Refine your approach to conducting internal audits to close out a settlement or voluntary disclosure
- Navigate the congressional notification process and minimize the risk of delay
Maximize your learning and networking at practical, intensive pre-conference Working Groups – July 23, 2012:
- Preventing ITAR Migration throughout the R & D and Product Life Cycle: Classifying New, Innovative and Emerging Technologies
- Exclusive Empowered Official Benchmarking Session: How to Handle Complex Scenarios that Keep EOs Up at Night
Tags: ACI, Aerospace, Defense
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Global Encryption Controls
March 3rd, 2012
in Aerospace & Defense |
How this conference differs from other events: American Conference Institute’s 3rd Advanced Summit on Global Encryption Controls is an industry-led program that will provide an optimal benchmarking opportunity for companies on how to reduce new, complex and emerging compliance risks worldwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to obtain critical information that is not available in print or on the web. Network and learn from export counsel and compliance officers experienced in navigating foreign encryption control regulations, in key jurisdictions, including China, Asia and Europe.
Countries such as China, Russia, India, France, Ireland, the UK and Canadaare all developing comprehensive laws on the import and export of encryption items – requiring specific licenses or authorizations to import, use and export items with encryption technology.
The Wassenaar Arrangement and other international agreements such as the Trans Pacific Partnership, are becoming more influential as countries seek to work together on developing a comprehensive set of encryption regulations. Knowing each country’s specific laws is essential for companies that do business on a global scale.
As the global landscape is changing dramatically each year, export compliance professionals must understand both foreign and U.S. encryption regulations. More and more, companies are using encryption items to protect the integrity of their information. In addition, more employees are traveling internationally, bringing up the challenge of remaining compliant with import laws as they enter each country.
The need for a comprehensive compliance program that incorporates all regulations and policy developments is necessary to prevent severe monetary fines, loss of import/export privileges and criminal penalties.
Key topics will include:
- How international agreements affect the import and export of cryptography
- Obtaining export permits from the SEMB in China
- Preventing steep fines for export violations in Malaysia and Hong Kong
- How to handle technology transfers through cloud computing without violating encryption regulations around the globe
- Russia’s recent joining of the WTO, the U.S.-Russia 2006 Bilateral Agreement and what this means for your export compliance program
- How to use Ireland and the Netherlands as key software and hardware EU distribution centers
- Complying with Israeli encryption registration and distribution requirements to prevent strict penalties and license revocation
- Complying with Canadian and Mexican export controls to prevent business losses and delays
Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan
February 16th, 2012
in Aerospace & Defense |
Benchmark with Experts from the U.S., Iraq and Afghanistan on Minimizing Emerging Legal, Compliance and Security Risks in Rapid-Response Environments
As the United States draws down its forces in Iraq and continues its military and stabilization operations in Afghanistan, contractors face the daunting task of complying with U.S. and local laws and customs to compete effectively during this time of development in the region. There is heavy reliance on contractors to help stabilize the area and establish reconstruction efforts from building roads and hospitals, to setting up satellite communications and providing security to ensure contract performance.
At American Conference Institute’s 2nd National Summit on Contingency Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan, you will have the rare opportunity to hear from Iraqi and US Government officials, a local Afghan tax expert, the former General Counsel from the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with senior level executives from a broad range of companies doing business in these countries and other contingency environments. Building off the success of last year’s program, you will have the unique opportunity to benchmark your practices with other companies that have been doing business in these countries for over a decade. The networking and business development opportunities that you will gain at this conference are invaluable as reconstruction efforts continue in the region.
Critical topics will include:
- How the Commission on Wartime Contracting Final Report to Congress will impact contractor’s daily work flow on existing and future contracts
- The future “non-use” of private security contractors by local governments
- Addressing unsettled claims, audits, and disputes amid the drawdown of troops in Iraq, and the transition to the Department of State
- Update on major defenses to “contractors on the battlefield” cases and the DBA, the political question doctrine, and the combatant activities exception
- Maintaining adequate record-keeping and documentation in contingency environments
- Managing conflicts between FCPA requirements and local laws, customs and regulations
- Preventing contract performance delays in a rapid response environment
- A roundtable discussion on meeting emerging, complex procurement and compliance challenges in the Middle East and Africa
- What recent DCAA audits tell us about compliance expectations for battlespace contractors going forward
- Incorporating ITAR, EAR and sanctions compliance into your contingency contracting compliance strategy
PLUS! Don’t miss our practical, highly specialized post-conference working groups, designed to deliver proven-effective strategies to be implemented immediately in your daily work flow. Learn from working group leaders who bring their on-the-ground experiences to these sessions, and allow for an intimate setting for all of your specific and most pressing challenges.
A: A Complete Roadmap to Resolving Logistical, Operational and Contract Performance Challenges in Iraq: From Business Registration to Working with Local Authorities and Establishing Satellite Communications
B: A Deep Dive into Afghanistan Culture, Customs and Contract Dispute Resolution: How to Work with Local Elders, and Address Unique Transportation, Security and Import Challenges to Ensure Contract Performance
EAR Boot Camp
January 14th, 2012
in Aerospace & Defense |
With the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposing administrative monetary penalties reaching $120,000 per violation, and criminal penalties reaching $1,000,000 and 20 years’ imprisonment per violation, now is the time to ensure your export compliance practices adhere strictly to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In addition to BIS enforcement, the U.S. Department of Justice is also devoting signifi cant resources to prosecuting companies and individuals for EAR violations.
Coupled with ongoing export control reform initiatives, companies exporting dual-use items must stay up to date on the practical implications of the reform on their compliance status.
Back by popular demand, American Conference Institute’s 2nd National EAR Boot Camp will allow you to hear from Government on export controls compliance expectations, and benchmark your compliance practices with a wide range of industries, including technology, aerospace, software, and oil & gas. At this practical, nuts and bolts course, exporters, carriers, freight forwarders, consignees and all other parties to an export transaction will benefit from practical, in-depth sessions on how to satisfy the gamut of key EAR requirements affecting your supply chain.
The 2012 agenda has been fully updated and will discuss how to overcome your most pressing, daily EAR compliance challenges. Key topics include:
- How proposed export control reforms will affect the classifi cation of your items and technologies, and migration to the CCL
- Deemed export compliance and Form I-129 certification: What is required for screening foreign nationals within foreign anti-discrimination and privacy laws boundaries
- How to prepare and file a CCAT
- End-Use and End-User Controls: How BIS applies its “Know Your Customer” guidance and “Red Flags” indicators
- The nuts and bolts of preparing an EAR license application: Reducing the risk of delays, and preventing license denials and RWA’s
- How BIS selects companies for visits and inquiries, how to prepare and what to expect
- Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP): Tailoring your compliance program to your corporate structure, size and global operations
- What kinds of EAR violations can trigger BIS enforcement and penalties
- Vetting third parties: Where the exporter’s responsibility for third party compliance begins and ends
- Structuring a cost-efficient internal investigation
- Making sense of complex encryption controls
- Preparing a voluntary disclosure and mitigating penalty risks
Personalize your training with interactive, practical working groups:
- A: A Complete Roadmap to Selecting the Right ECCN: How to Navigate the ECCN Maze to Ensure Correct EAR Classification
- B: The Ins and Outs of Using EAR License Exceptions: When and How to Use Exceptions STA, ENC, APR, TSU, TMP, RPL and More
- C: A Practical Guide to Implementing Deemed Export Requirements: How to Select, Apply and Monitor IT and Physical Controls on Foreign National Access
EAR Boot Camp
January 8th, 2012
in Aerospace & Defense |
A Deep Dive into the Export Administration Regulations and Practical Implications of the Ongoing Export Control Reform
Coupled with ongoing export control reform initiatives, companies exporting dual-use items must stay up to date on the practical implications of the reform on their compliance status.
Back by popular demand, American Conference Institute’s 2nd National EAR Boot Camp will allow you to hear from Government on export controls compliance expectations, and benchmark your compliance practices with a wide range of industries, including technology, aerospace, software, and oil & gas. At this practical, nuts and bolts course, exporters, carriers, freight forwarders, consignees and all other parties to an export transaction will benefit from practical, in-depth sessions on how to satisfy the gamut of key EAR requirements affecting your supply chain.
The 2012 agenda has been fully updated and will discuss how to overcome your most pressing, daily EAR compliance challenges. Key topics include:
- How proposed export control reforms will affect the classifi cation of your items and technologies, and migration to the CCL
- Deemed export compliance and Form I-129 certification: What is required for screening foreign nationals within foreign anti-discrimination and privacy laws boundaries
- How to prepare and file a CCAT
- End-Use and End-User Controls: How BIS applies its “Know Your Customer” guidance and “Red Flags” indicators
- The nuts and bolts of preparing an EAR license application: Reducing the risk of delays, and preventing license denials and RWA’s
- How BIS selects companies for visits and inquiries, how to prepare and what to expect
- Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP): Tailoring your compliance program to your corporate structure, size and global operations
- What kinds of EAR violations can trigger BIS enforcement and penalties
- Vetting third parties: Where the exporter’s responsibility for third party compliance begins and ends
- Structuring a cost-efficient internal investigation
- Making sense of complex encryption controls
- Preparing a voluntary disclosure and mitigating penalty risks
Personalize your training with interactive, practical working groups:
- A: A Complete Roadmap to Selecting the Right ECCN: How to Navigate the ECCN Maze to Ensure Correct EAR Classification
- B: The Ins and Outs of Using EAR License Exceptions: When and How to Use Exceptions STA, ENC, APR, TSU, TMP, RPL and More
- C: A Practical Guide to Implementing Deemed Export Requirements: How to Select, Apply and Monitor IT and Physical Controls on Foreign National Access
