What does ITAR mean?
ITAR stands for International Traffic in Arms Regulations, a set of US Department of State regulations governing the export, import and brokering of defense articles and services listed on the US Munitions List (USML).
Key points in ITAR compliance:
- Applies to technical data and defense services related to military, space, or “dual use” technologies.
- Requires exporters and manufacturers to obtain US State Department authorization before sharing with foreign persons or across borders.
- Enforcement is strict, where violations incur hefty civil and/or criminal penalties.
- ITAR data can also be considered Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that intersects with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) when defense contractors handle ITAR-controlled data.
ComplianceForge underscores the importance of including ITAR in broader cybersecurity and export-control compliance programs.