Govern and Protect Sensitive Defense-related Data With ITAR Compliance

Any business that works with weapons or other components controlled by the United States Munitions List must comply with ITAR. Non-compliance can jeopardize lucrative government contracts.

The Kiteworks Private Data Network provides comprehensive governance and protection to ensure ITAR compliance. Kiteworks meets all security requirements listed in NIST 800-171 and FedRAMP for protecting CUI like schematics, designs, software code, and other defense-related data. Granular access controls, end-to-end encryption, and file activity monitoring and auditing ensure ITAR compliance.

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Comprehensive Audit Logging for Streamlined Tracking

Maintain accurate records of all activities related to ITAR-controlled items and technical data with user-friendly tracking displays, allowing you to see who has accessed, edited, or uploaded data via secure shared folders, secure email, or SFTP. Plus, our administrative interfaces provide human-readable dashboards and custom reports, allowing audit logs to serve the dual purpose of ensuring that an organization can investigate data breaches and provide evidence of compliance during ITAR and other audits.

Enforce Security of ITAR-related Data With Secure Web Forms

Kiteworks allows you to conveniently upload your sensitive information while your IT professionals set policies to protect the data and ensure regulatory compliance. Admins can quickly create secure web forms they can trust with the Kiteworks point-and-click authoring tool, knowing they use the security, role-based permissions and compliance policies enforced by the platform. This enables simple and secure submissions, which reduces errors and enforces security and compliance automatically with platform logs of all form submissions for full visibility in audits, reporting, CISO Dashboard, SIEM, and eDiscovery.

Securely Classify and Protect Your Sensitive Technical Data

Properly classify and mark items and technical data that are subject to ITAR with ease. Sensitive technical data can be classified and tagged, securely segmented using user-based access policies, and protected with zero-trust principles to keep unauthorized hands off your CUI. From view-only access to watermarking, advanced security measures ensure your data is safe and secure while you enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having only authorized access to your most sensitive information.

Upgrade Security Operations With Unified Audit Log and Alerts

By merging and standardizing entries from all communication channels, our unified audit log and alerts save valuable time for security operations and help compliance teams prepare for audits. AI technology scans for anomalies, including potential data breaches, and alerts via email and the audit log. With our secure systems, all necessary logging is included to serve as a forensic tool, helping you quickly identify and address any security issues. Kiteworks’ immutable audit logs ensure attacks are detected sooner and provide the necessary evidence for forensics, enabling efficient mandatory reporting of any ITAR data violations or potential violations to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in a timely manner.

ITAR Compliance FAQs

ITAR requires proper classification and marking of technical data subject to the United States Munitions List, including controlled unclassified information (CUI) like defense schematics, designs, and specifications. This data must be securely segmented using access controls and zero trust security principles. You must implement digital rights management (DRM) capabilities like view-only access and watermarking, and advanced security measures for protecting sensitive defense information. The Kiteworks Private Data Network supports ITAR compliance, enabling secure data classification and tagging of ITAR controlled CUI. Role-based access controls (RBAC), zero-trust protection, and advanced security features including a hardened virtual appliance, FIPS 140-3 Level 1 validated encryption, and secure deployment options ensure only authorized personnel access controlled technical information.

Technical data falls under ITAR controlled if it’s directly related to defense articles on the United States Munitions List (USML). This includes blueprints, drawings, photographs, plans, instructions, or documentation for weapons systems. You must evaluate each item against the USML categories and seek legal guidance when uncertain. Kiteworks helps manage this process by enabling secure classification and tagging of technical data with granular access policies. The Kiteworks Private Data Network supports ITAR compliance with features like comprehensive audit logs that document data classification decisions and access patterns, supporting compliance reviews and regulatory assessments.

ITAR requires strict access controls ensuring only authorized U.S. persons access controlled technical data like weapons designs, with role-based controls and comprehensive monitoring. You must implement zero trust security principles and granular access controls. Kiteworks supports ITAR compliance, providing role-based access controls (RBAC), zero trust policies, and granular permissions that restrict technical data access to authorized personnel only. The Kiteworks Private Data Network enables secure segmentation of sensitive designs with next-generation DRM capabilities like possessionless editing, and comprehensive activity monitoring via a CISO dashboard that tracks all interactions with controlled technical information.

No, ITAR prohibits foreign nationals from accessing controlled technical data without proper State Department licenses, regardless of their employment status or security clearances within your organization. Violations can result in severe penalties and contract loss. The Kiteworks Private Data Network can segregate ITAR controlled information and enable strict role-based access controls (RBAC) that help ensure only authorized U.S. persons have access to controlled technical data. All file activity, including attempts to open or download a file, are tracked and recorded in comprehensive audit logs which can be fed into your SIEM solution for analysis or used with auditors to demonstrate ITAR compliance.

ITAR controlled technical data sharing with government customers requires secure platforms meeting NIST 800-171 and FedRAMP requirements, with end-to-end encryption, access controls, and comprehensive audit logs. Standard email and file sharing are insufficient. Kiteworks meets all security requirements for NIST 800-171 compliance and FedRAMP compliance, enabling in turn ITAR compliance. Secure collaboration capabilities include Kiteworks secure email, Kiteworks secure file sharing, and Kiteworks SFTP, all consolidated onto one platform, the Kiteworks Private Data Network, that secures partner communications with end-to-end encryption and detailed audit logs. This ensures weapons specifications and technical data remain protected when collaborating with government clients while simultaneously maintaining proper compliance documentation.