The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are a set of United States government regulations that control the export of defense-related material and services. The regulations implement the Arms Export Control Act, and are administered by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) within the U.S. Department of State. The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are … Read more
The Federal Information Processing Standardization 140 (FIPS 140) is a security standard used by the United States federal government for cryptographic modules. FIPS 140 defines the requirements for cryptographic modules to be used in federal government systems. FIPS 140-2 is the most recent version of the standard, and was published in 2001. It replaces FIPS … Read more
The United States Space Force (USSF) is the space warfare service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services. The USSF’s origins date back to the early days of the Cold War, when the need for a dedicated space warfare capability was first recognized. The USSF was established … Read more
A National file tracking system (NFTS) is a centralised system used by government agencies to track the progress of files and documents through the various stages of the file lifecycle. The NFTS helps agencies to manage file workflows, improve file management processes, and reduce file processing times. How long does Uscis retain records? USCIS retains … Read more
The Common Services Centers (CSC) scheme is an initiative of the Government of India to provide e-governance services to rural citizens of India. The scheme was launched in 2006 with the aim of providing basic services like birth and death certificates, utility bill payments, and school admissions to rural citizens. The scheme has since been … Read more
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a U.S. federal law that gives the public the right to request information from the government. The law was passed in 1966 and gives people the right to access information that is not considered classified or sensitive. FOIA requests can be made by anyone, and the government is … Read more
