Formal Complaint Filed with CMMC-AB for Alleged ADA Violations
A whistleblower alleges that multiple training programs provided by the CMMC-AB do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DOD, CMMC-AB Blow Past Deadline for Release of Assessment Guide
The official guide for conducting CMMC assessments was, per a Freedom of Information Act justification, due to be released by November 30th.
Accreditation Body Closes Complaint, Repeats False Claim that Oxebridge “Lost” Lawsuits
UAF accepted without proof the false claims of registrar TNV in its response to an official whistleblower complaint.
To Celebrate 1st Anniversary of Comic Strip, Oxebridge Releases THE AUDITOR: YEAR ONE Collection
The entire first year of strips is now available in a single, free PDF e-book.
CMMC-AB Signs No-Cost, No-Bid Contract with US DOD, Contests Likely
A new contract awarding sole accreditation body status to the CMMC-AB without permitting competitive bidding is likely to be challenged in court.
Certification Body Control Union Continues to Market Accreditation, Despite Suspension by RvA
The CB lost all accreditation to issue ISO 9001 certificates, as well as for its Israel and Poland offices entirely, but continues to market accreditation regardless.
UKAS Takes Up Investigation into Registrar URS
In a surprise move, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service has volunteered to investigate the certification body, United Registrar of Systems.
Oxebridge Expands ISO 17000 Series Services
Implementation programs now include ISO 17011 for accreditation bodies, and ISO 17021 for certification bodies.
URS Invents Justification for Issuing Competing CB an ISO 9001 Certificate
URS claims it is allowed to certify another CB provided the “scope” does not conflict with its own, but ISO 17021 provides no such allowance.
ISO Certification Bodies Caught Using Template Kit Sold by Accreditation Body Board Member
CBs across the globe have been found to use a template kit published by a company run by an IAS Board Member.
Oxebridge Explainer Video: Fixing the CMMC Program (Before It’s Too Late)
A semi-short video detailing the conflicts of interest facing the CMMC scheme, where they came from, and how to fix them.
Getting to Know ISO 17034, the Standard for Producers of Reference Materials
RM producers must ensure their products are trusted, traceable and reliable, or bad things happen; ISO 17034 works to ensure consistency and accuracy of such materials and standards.
Dooming It’s Impartiality, CMMC-AB Rolls Out Personnel Certification Program
With the launch of its “Registered Practitioner” program, the CMMC Accreditation Body steps into conflicts of interest it can’t walk back.
Scott Paton Leaves Exemplar to Form Competitor, Throws Shade on the Way Out
Certus Professional is following the model of fake universities who offer degrees based on “life experience” instead of actual education.
ANAB: You Can Lose Your ISO or AS Certification If You Don’t Promote Your CB
ANAB is now forcing clients to put the name of their CB on their websites, even when using generic ISO or AS logos.
IAS Board Member: Template Kits Aren’t Conflict of Interest Because His Sales Suck
The accreditation body’s Board member sells “template kits” to CBs it later accredits, but he says this is OK because they didn’t sell that many in India.
How RegDOX Works to Protect ITAR Data During Remote Audits
How a RegDOX-powered remote audit protects confidential company data, from the client’s perspective.
A New Quality Buzzword Should Have Professionals Running for the Exits
“QRM” is the latest attempt by quality consultants to overthrow the risk management profession.
Wait, What? ISO Consultant Offers “Free” Training, Charges $449 for Certificate
Advisera will give you the course for free, but charges you for the certificate.
Poisoned DNA: DFARS CMMC Interim Rule Hardcodes Corruption, Conflicts of Interest
The Department of Defense’s latest move would force auditors and accreditation bodies to ignore unethical behaviors and incompetence in order to survive.
To Celebrate 1st Anniversary of Comic Strip, Oxebridge Releases THE AUDITOR: YEAR ONE Collection
The entire first year of strips is now available in a single, free PDF e-book.
Oxebridge Launches Patreon Page to Support THE AUDITOR Comic Strip
Fans of THE AUDITOR can now donate to the official Oxebridge page on Patreon.
Wait, What? ISO Consultant Offers “Free” Training, Charges $449 for Certificate
Advisera will give you the course for free, but charges you for the certificate.
ISO 17021 Won’t Be Revised, Giving CBs a Break, No Such Luck for ISO 9001 Users
UKAS is happy its CBs, like BSI, won’t have to waste time updating to a new standard, even as they push forth on a revision to ISO 9001 that will screw their own customers.
The Auditor Strip on Short Hiatus
The misadventures of ISO 9001 auditor Ray Battlesbee will return shortly.
These Nadcap Audit Findings Are Hilariously Incompetent
A collection of some frustrating, rip-snorting bogus nonconformities reported by PRI during Nadcap special process audits.
“The Auditor” Comic Surpasses 100 Strips
Less than six months in, and the Oxebridge comic strip is already past 100 episodes.
Achievement Unlocked! Oxebridge’s Paris Quoted Next to Einstein, Deming
Christopher Paris of Oxebridge is quoted alongside other greats such as Drucker, Disney, Bezos and Abraham Lincoln.
OP-ED: CQI Cultist Tells Critics They Can Only Complain After They Buy His Made-Up Diplomas
David Hutchins sells “diplomas” from his self-made “college” and then insults anybody who thinks this might be dubious.
IAQG Shills Are Pushing AS9100 Update Seminars Four Years After Standard Was Published
Two years too late, the Alan & Buddy show takes to the road to tell people how to update their AS9100 systems.
ISO 45001:2018 — “Helping Management and Workers Sleep Well at Night!”
Oxebridge’s ISO 45001 implementation approach can help identify and verify legal compliance.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 11: Clause 8.5.3 Customer Property
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.5.3 on “Customer and Supplier Property”
Oxebridge ISO 9001 Template Kit Updated to Version 1.14
The kit fixes errors in the prior COTO Log and adds a handful of new optional QMS forms.
Free ISO 9001 Template Kit Updated, Now Supports Google Docs
The latest update to the Oxebridge Free ISO 9001 template kit provides Google Docs capabilities.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 10: Clause 8.5.2 Identification and Traceability
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.5.2 on “Identification & Traceability”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 9: Clause 8.5.1 on Production Control
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.5.1 on “Control of Production and Service Provision”
How Q001 Audits Will Eliminate Auditor Conflicts of Interest
Oxebridge is presenting a radical approach towards preventing consulting by Q001 auditors.
Oxebridge Q001 Version 1.1 Released (Minor Edits Only)
Oxebridge has released version 1.1 of its new QMS standard, Oxebridge Q001. The version fixes some minor typographical errors in Appendix B, improves page numbering formatting for users of printed copies, and adds reference to "shelf life control of perishable items"...
Oxebridge Releases Official Version 1.0 of Q001 Standard
The first official version of Oxebridge Q001 has been released, and is available for free download.
Version 0.6 of Oxebridge Q001 Released
Oxebridge has updated its free Q001 quality management system standard, and it’s available for download.