How to Secure Your PreVeil for ITAR

Learn essential steps to secure PreVeil for ITAR compliance. Protect sensitive data efficiently and keep your IT environment safe.

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Updated June, 19

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How to Secure Your PreVeil for ITAR

 

How to Secure Your PreVeil for ITAR and Get the ITAR Badge/Compliance Seal

 

If you’re storing, sharing, or transmitting ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) controlled data, it’s crucial to secure your environment to achieve and maintain ITAR compliance. PreVeil is often chosen because it provides end-to-end encrypted email and file-sharing solutions designed for regulatory requirements like ITAR. Here’s what you need to know to secure your PreVeil environment and position your organization to confidently pass ITAR audits and get the ITAR compliance seal.

  • Understand ITAR Requirements: ITAR controls data related to defense articles and services, restricting access only to U.S. persons and demanding strict cybersecurity measures. You must ensure all controlled technical data or blueprints are stored, processed, and transmitted using ITAR-compliant systems.
  • PreVeil Meets ITAR Needs: PreVeil’s architecture offers end-to-end encryption, meaning no one except intended recipients can access your data—not even PreVeil itself. All data is stored in U.S.-based servers, satisfying ITAR’s U.S. data residency and access requirements. PreVeil’s strong access controls also help prevent unauthorized parties from accessing sensitive files.
  • Implement Best Security Practices in PreVeil for ITAR:
    • Restrict Access: Only allow access to U.S. citizens or green card holders. Regularly review your user list to ensure compliance.
    • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Require MFA for every user. This adds a strong layer by requiring a password plus another proof, like a code sent to a registered device.
    • Audit and Monitor: Enable PreVeil’s audit logging, and actively monitor access logs for unusual activities or attempts by non-authorized users.
    • Data Management: Store all ITAR-controlled files/data only within PreVeil’s encrypted Email and Drive. Block local downloads unless absolutely necessary, and then control file storage on managed, encrypted endpoints only within the U.S.
    • Leverage PreVeil’s Sharing Controls: Use PreVeil’s permission features to tightly control who can view or edit information. Never share ITAR data with outside or foreign parties.
  • Prepare for ITAR Audits and Get the ITAR Badge/Seal:
    • Document Your Process: Keep thorough records of your security configurations, access reviews, training, and any incidents.
    • Policy & Training: Formalize ITAR security policies, and ensure all your staff are trained regularly in handling ITAR data and using PreVeil securely.
    • Work with Experts: Partner with a consulting firm like OCD Tech for readiness assessments, gap analysis, and mock audits. They help spot weaknesses and prepare for the real audit, which is key for obtaining your ITAR compliance badge/seal.
    • Choose an Approved Auditor: Once ready, select a third-party ITAR/CMMC auditor to formally validate your practices and issue the official ITAR compliance attestation or badge. Most customers work with assessment firms for a readiness check before the actual audit.
  • Most Important for Passing ITAR Audits:
    • U.S.-only Access and Storage: Absolutely no foreign access (citizens, servers, admins).
    • Demonstrated Encryption: Show auditors that PreVeil is configured for end-to-end encryption at all times.
    • Well-documented Processes: Have written evidence of policy, training, and incident response.
    • Regular Testing & Reviews: Conduct periodic security reviews and user access audits, documented for the auditor.
    • Consultancy Backing: A reputable partner like OCD Tech can provide assurance that your ITAR compliance claims are solid and will be recognized during your formal audit, making the process of how to get your PreVeil secure for ITAR badge/seal much smoother.

In summary, securing your PreVeil for ITAR means careful planning, correct configuration, staff training, and thorough documentation. A readiness assessment from a consulting firm like OCD Tech can be invaluable in ensuring you don’t miss a step, so you stand ready to earn your ITAR badge/seal and securely support your defense or aerospace business.

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Learn what ITAR compliance means for defense-related data security and how PreVeil provides end-to-end encryption to protect sensitive government information.

What is PreVeil

 

What is PreVeil?

 

PreVeil is a secure email and file sharing platform built to meet the strictest cybersecurity standards, such as those required for ITAR compliance. Leveraging end-to-end encryption, PreVeil protects sensitive controlled unclassified information (CUI), ensuring that only authorized users can access data. Key features include:

  • Zero-trust architecture: Reduces data breach risks by always verifying both user and device identities.
  • Encrypted email and data storage: All content remains encrypted, even on PreVeil’s servers.
  • Access controls and auditing: Robust permissions and detailed activity logs for full ITAR compliance tracking.
  • Easy integration: Works seamlessly with existing Outlook and Gmail accounts, boosting usability and security without workflow disruption.

What is ITAR

 

What is ITAR?

 

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a critical set of US government controls focused on protecting sensitive defense-related data and technologies. ITAR compliance governs the export, handling, and storage of Controlled Technical Information (CTI) connected with military articles and services, as defined by the United States Munitions List (USML). For organizations utilizing PreVeil, understanding ITAR is crucial, as non-compliance can result in severe penalties.

  • Restricts access to only US Persons, demand strict data security, encryption, and audit trails.
  • Mandates robust cybersecurity controls—data must only reside on ITAR-compliant cloud infrastructure.
  • Requires documented processes to manage, track, and secure Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shared via platforms like PreVeil.

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