Cybersecurity Facts¹ There is a cyber-attack every 39 seconds worldwide. Cybersecurity statistics show that the total damage caused by cybercriminals is estimated to have reached $6 trillion in 2022. Cybersecurity stats reveal that small firms invest less than $500 on cybersecurity on
Inspector Monitoring from an ISO/IEC 17020 Perspective
One of the key differences between materials testing and inspection is the idea that inspection relies more heavily on the competency and qualifications of the technical personnel while materials testing results rely heavily on the metrological traceability of the equipment being used. ISO/IEC 17025
Customer Testimonial: nDepth Security
Check out what Ray Nutting and Cabral Mitchner from nDepth Security have to say about becoming A2LA accredited to ISO/IEC 17020:2012 - Inspection Body Accreditation Program! "nDepth Security is proud to announce that we have achieved accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory
ISO/IEC 17025 vs. ISO/IEC 17020: What Each Standard Offers Labs
There is a growing trend of forensic organizations becoming accredited. This trend is for a variety of reasons, including state requirements, a means for receiving grants, or an organization’s desire to demonstrate that the work they perform is repeatable, reliable, defensible, and performed by
Accreditation Case Study: King County Regional AFIS
The King County Regional Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) in Seattle, Washington is a public program that offers fingerprint identification services, as well as other forensic collection services, to criminal justice agencies throughout the county. While they have been accredited
New Semiconductor Chip Bills & The Value of Accreditation & Testing
Semiconductors have regularly made headlines this summer as congress deliberated on several bills in efforts to bolster the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing industry. Congress passed HB 4346, referred to as the “Chips-plus” and the “chips and science” bill, volleying it to the Executive Branch for
Securisea Becomes First FedRAMP 3PAO Accredited Through New Process
In June of 2018, A2LA initiated a new system for third-party assessment organizations (3PAOs) seeking to become FedRAMP accredited. Under this system, any organization seeking to become an accredited 3PAO must first become accredited to A2LA’s Cybersecurity Inspection Body Program. Organizations
A2LA Accredits Escondido Police Department Forensic Services Unit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information, contact: Brittney Bryant Phone: 240.575.6407bbryant@A2LA.org A2LA Accredits Escondido Police Department Forensic Services Unit to ISO/IEC 17020:2012October 10, 2019, Frederick, MD – A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of the Escondido Police