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All ITAR-controlled technical data should be properly marked indicating it is controlled. IT teams must work to minimize the risk of unauthorized access or data leaks through comprehensive data security and access management policies.
System Segregation
ITAR has system infrastructure requirements related to the storage, processing, and transmission of controlled technical data. IT teams must segregate ITAR-controlled data and systems from other corporate systems. This may mean having physically separated networks, servers, and storage for ITAR data.
Proper network segregation configuration is a key technical control during an ITAR audit. It demonstrates your ability to restrict access to sensitive data to only personnel with a legitimate need to know.
Personnel Training
Having the right policies and security controls is useless without proper training for your personnel. Anyone with potential access to ITAR-controlled data should complete training on ITAR regulations and compliance requirements.
IT teams should implement access controls restricting users from accessing sensitive data until they complete required ITAR training. Ongoing security awareness training is also critical to maintaining compliance in the face of evolving threats.
An Ounce of ITAR Prevention
Implementing the appropriate IT strategy and controls before an ITAR audit is critical to demonstrating diligent compliance. The right blend of security policies, access controls, data segregation, and personnel training can help companies efficiently prove compliance during an audit.
Being proactive also reduces the risk of penalties and disruptions to business operations if violations were to occur. With the right IT foundation supporting your overall ITAR compliance program, your company can confidently navigate the next ITAR audit.
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