For more than a full year, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") has been publicly focusing on the supply chain risk. As a result, agencies and contractors are now expected to take more active roles in protecting the nation's supply chains. This is a vital issue that must be addressed regardless of industry. Contractors and agencies must now comply with DHS’s supply chain standards. They are continuously being updated.
SVIP
The Department of Homeland Security has announced the Phase 1 Awards for its Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP). The main purpose of the program is to use distributed ledger tech to prevent forgeries or counterfeits of certificates and licenses. The government is looking to start-ups with innovative solutions for the problem of counterfeits and prevention. To meet its goals, SVIP has partnered with multiple start-up companies to develop blockchain-based solutions.
ESOC
ESOC for DHS supply is a team of analysts that provide cross-organizational threat awareness program compliance and maintenance for the Department of Defense. Commerce Threat Intelligence Portal collects and disseminates cyber security information. ESOC applies correlation logic for security logs ingested by using enterprise event correlation (EEC). ArcSight currently logs more than three billion events per week, and that number will continue to increase as more data feeds are collected.
CBTS
Texas A&M University System has partnered with DHS to create a Center of Excellence in Cross-Border Threat Screening, Supply Chain Defense and Supply Chain Defense. The center will create new tools and techniques that can be used to detect, prevent and respond to biological threats. The goal of the Center is to develop a high-skilled workforce capable of tackling any biological threats. Texas A&M University has been awarded this grant to lead a group of universities in developing solutions that will safeguard the U.S. Food Supply Chain.
GSA
GSA schedules and DHS supply are great options to buy goods for your business. They can be negotiated via GSA and made available to state or local governments. You can also sell to these government entities and their employees through the GSA schedules. To get started, visit the GSA website. You can view the various types of services and products that these schedules allow you to purchase. The schedules allow you to purchase any goods or services you require and offer a significant discount.
DoC
The DoC DHHS is federal government's main agency for procuring essential medical and human services supplies. It is the largest procuring organization in the country and uses its purchasing power for the best prices. The new procurement strategy for DHHS should be in place by the end 2018. The Department is committed developing new technologies for improving the manufacturing of key medicines and products. It seeks to increase domestic manufacturing capacity by partnering industry.
NRMC
The NRMC has a new chair. Bob Kolasky's co-chair will be replaced by Mara Winn, who will chair the Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force. She will represent America in the taskforce. She will be joined by an executive from the U.S. telecom industry to share the chairmanship. She also works with the Information Technology Industry Council. She has been a part of the Transportation Security Administration as well as the Innovation Task Force during her time at the Department of Homeland Security.
CMMC
CMMC for DHS supply chain security would be a huge step forward, given the unique purview of DHS over national infrastructure. This adds a focus on cyberphysical risks which could lead DHS to have a better supply chain security. While CMMC can be found in DoD contracts already, formal adoption could take place while the DoD rolls the program out. This article originally appeared on Homeland Security Today.
OTAs
DHS supply OTAs require commercial agreements. The Department of Homeland Security attempted in March 2017 to start the first OTA program. The project was valued in excess of $125 millions. The project was to provide funding for prototype development at the Border Security Technology Consortium. DHS ruled that the proposals weren’t original or offered innovative solutions. Two more OTA projects were being reviewed and no OTA projects had been finished as of April 2018.
CyberRx
A new initiative has been launched by the Department of Homeland Security to better prepare the healthcare sector for cybersecurity risks. Known as CyberRX, the initiative is a series of industry-wide exercises designed to strengthen organizations' preparedness for cybersecurity threats. The exercises address three areas: information, medical devices, as well as essential technology resources. Participants in the program receive cybersecurity training and guidance. CyberRX also helps organizations understand the risks that a cyberattack poses.
FAQ
What is Kaizen?
Kaizen, a Japanese term that means "continuous improvement," is a philosophy that encourages employees and other workers to continuously improve their work environment.
Kaizen is a belief that everyone should have the ability to do their job well.
What does Six Sigma mean?
Six Sigma uses statistical analysis for problems to be found, measured, analyzed root causes, corrected, and learned from.
The first step to solving the problem is to identify it.
The next step is to collect data and analyze it in order to identify trends or patterns.
The problem is then rectified.
Final analysis of data is done to determine if the problem has been solved.
This continues until the problem has been solved.
How does a manager develop his/her management skills?
Through demonstrating good management skills at every opportunity
Managers need to monitor their subordinates' performance.
You must act quickly if you notice that your subordinate isn’t performing to their standards.
It is important to be able identify areas that need improvement and what can be done to improve them.
What is Six Sigma, exactly?
It's a strategy for quality improvement that emphasizes customer care and continuous learning. The goal is to eliminate defects by using statistical techniques.
Motorola's 1986 efforts to improve manufacturing process efficiency led to the creation of Six Sigma.
The idea spread quickly throughout the industry, and today, many organizations are using six sigma methods to improve product design, production, delivery, and customer service.
What is the meaning of "project management?"
It refers to the management of activities related to a project.
These include planning the scope and identifying the needs, creating the budget, organizing the team, scheduling the work and monitoring progress. Finally, we close down the project.
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How do you get your Six Sigma license?
Six Sigma is a tool for quality management to improve processes and increase efficiency. It's a methodology that helps companies achieve consistent results from their operations. The name "Sigmas" comes from the Greek words "sigmas", meaning "six". Motorola created this process in 1986. Motorola realized that standardizing manufacturing processes was necessary to make products more efficient and less expensive. The many people involved in manufacturing had caused problems with consistency. They used statistical tools such as Pareto analysis, control charts, and Pareto analysis to resolve the problem. They would then apply these techniques to all aspects of their operation. After applying the technique, they could make improvements wherever there was potential. The Six Sigma certification process involves three major steps. First, you need to determine if your qualifications are valid. You will need to complete some classes before you can start taking the tests. Once you've passed those classes, you'll start taking the tests. You will want to remember everything you learned in the class. Next, you'll be ready for the test. If you pass, your certification will be granted. Finally, you can add your certifications on to your resume.