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.
IAF CertSearch Database Already Includes Erroneous Certificate Info
Only a few month after launch, the IAF global registry of ISO certifications already includes out-of-date and search results.
IQNet Joins List of Accreditation Oversight Bodies Refusing to Address Quality Austria Scandal
The certification body clearinghouse IQNet has also refused to investigate the growing scandal involving Quality Austria and Akkreditierung Austria.
Guberman-PMC Operators Ruled in Contempt of Court in Federal Oxebridge Defamation Case
Daryl Guberman and Don LaBelle were declared in contempt of court in a Federal civil suit, and now face fines and arrest.
Oxebridge Seeking Pilot Clients for Implementation of ISO 17034 Reference Material Production
Oxebridge has launched a pilot program for ISO 17034 implementation, and is inviting reference material producers to join.
IAF Regional Body Refuses to Take Action on Quality Austria Scandal
The EA claims the accreditation body Akkreditierung Austria has not had sufficient time to merely acknowledge a complaint submitted to it months ago.
Quality Austria’s Woes Worsen as Akkreditierung Austria Now Faces Investigation
Refusals by the Austrian accreditation body to acknowledge a complaint now put it at the center of an ISO 9001 scandal investigation.
ISO 27001 Consulting Firm Synoptek Hit With Ransomware
The IT security firm Synoptek claims expertise in ISO 27001, but was subjected to a ransomware attack.
Members Petition ASQ to “Reverse Harm” Caused by Draconian Policies, Financial Mismanagement
Members are circulating a petition to correct damage done by years of harsh policies and financial mismanagement.
RMC Refuses to Take Up Official Complaint Re: Auditor Falsifying Aerospace Credentials
The Registration Management Committee is refusing to take up a complaint filed with it against Probitas, the AS9100 auditor certification body.
Why CMMC’s “Reciprocity” With ISO 27001 Is A Bad Idea
“Reciprocity” with ISO 27001 essentially signals the surrender of CMMC, and invites corruption and Chinese interference.
IAF Resorts to Outright Lies to Promote CertSearch Website
A Quality Digest article falsely claims the CertSearch database is “nearly 100% reliable” and contains information from all ISO certification bodies.
How to Turn CMMC From Vaporware to a Functioning Scheme by Q4 2021
Four steps that can be done now to roll out a fully-functioning CMMC certification scheme.
Greek CB Tried To Cover Up Usage of Accreditation Template Kit
Cosmocert altered documents and later falsely claimed they did not use pre-written policies.
A Few More Wrinkles Emerge Re: CMMC C3PAOs and ISO 17020 Accreditation
The scheme still hasn’t addressed who will accredit C3PAOs, nor what the scope of that accreditation will be.
Book Review: “Deciding” – Don’t Call It Risk Management
Review of “Deciding: A Guide to Even Better Decision Making” by Grant Purdy and Roger Estall.
Apparently, I’m On the SAE Advisory Board Now
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris is now on the SAE Advisory Board… really.
CMMC News Roundup, December 2020
A collection of recent news and oversight activities related to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification scheme.
Merry Christmas from Oxebridge!
Here's wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season, no matter where you live and what you do around this time of year, from all of us at Oxebridge! We certainly hope that 2021 proves better than this year was, and that your friends and family stay...
Exhausted By Scams, Oxebridge Exits PPE Market
Almost duped by scams itself, Oxebridge gets redemption by opening the world’s first PPE Fraud Reporting System.