It’s a privilege to be sitting down with Didrik Beck, CEO of Elmatica, the world’s oldest PCB broker company and now part of the NCAB group and CAB group. Together we will dive into exciting topics surrounding cybersecurity, compliance, and supply chain and his upcoming presentation at IPC Apex. Didrik has some interesting insights on supply chain Cybersecurity management in the PCB design and manufacturing industry. Make sure to watch through the end and check out the additional resources below. This episode will be an insightful one! 

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Dedrick Bech introducing Elmatica 

World's oldest PCB broker

Recently acquired by the NCAB group

Securing PCBs for different partners in the PCB supply chain

A quick summary of what was going to be in the IPC Apex paper that Dedrick is presenting

Different levels of compliance and to what extent does this apply in the PCB design and manufacturing

Controlled Unclassified Information (UCI) 

Every country has a different view on it

Two possible aspects of greater focus on compliance 

Intellectual property

Cybersecurity concerns

How to get IT and compliance strategy come back and get implemented together 

Data security awareness - some tips and practical steps 

Is it worth it to invest for a data security software and team 

More ways companies can do to help guarantee compliance and prevent data to be copied 

Formalized packages for a high level of compliance - how deep does this have to go for small companies 

Compliance and Cybersecurity differs from country to country and depending on: 

the company 

the country’s regulations

where the PCB is produced

There is a room for improvement in creating some compliance hazards for designers 

Start with a good communication with the supply chain team

Gather data ahead of time

Misconception about sharing data 

Securing supply chain for large subcontractors 

The importance of reading and understanding Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) regulation 

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Links and Resources:

Connect with Didrik Bech on LinkedInVisit Elmatica’s Website hereNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyDefense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)Watch AltiumLive 2022 Connect Recorded Sessions HereALTIMADE Design to Manufacture, Made Easy | Request Access Now 

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