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ITAR Compliance

ITAR Technical Data. Enforced.

ITAR-controlled technical data in cloud environments creates unique compliance obligations: strict US-person access controls, data residency requirements, comprehensive audit logging, and rigorous export authorization management. PolicyCortex enforces these requirements autonomously — monitoring access patterns, enforcing geographic restrictions, and maintaining the audit trail ITAR demands.

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US-only

Data residency enforced

Real-time

Access pattern monitoring

100%

ITAR data activity logged

Zero

Unauthorized access tolerance

ITAR Enforcement Loop

From technical data identification to access enforcement — continuously

Data ClassificationIdentification and tagging of cloud resources containing ITAR-controlled technical data
Access MonitoringReal-time monitoring of all access to ITAR-tagged resources with user identity verification
Violation DetectionImmediate detection of access from non-US IP ranges, unauthorized users, or non-compliant configurations
Access EnforcementAutomated enforcement of US-person access requirements and geographic restrictions
Audit TrailComplete audit log of all ITAR data access for export compliance records
CAPABILITIES

What you get

ITAR Data Identification and Tagging

PolicyCortex helps identify cloud resources that store, process, or provide access to ITAR-controlled technical data, applying consistent tagging for downstream enforcement.

US-Person Access Control Enforcement

Enforce access policies that restrict ITAR technical data to US persons. PolicyCortex monitors IAM configurations, enforces MFA requirements, and flags access patterns inconsistent with export authorization.

Geographic Restriction Enforcement

Automatically enforce data residency requirements keeping ITAR technical data within US cloud regions. Detect and alert on any configuration that could enable cross-border data access.

Access Pattern Analytics

Behavioral analysis of access patterns to ITAR-tagged resources identifies anomalies — unusual access times, access from unexpected IP ranges, or access by users outside authorized classifications.

Comprehensive ITAR Audit Logging

Every access to ITAR-tagged resources generates structured audit log entries with user identity, timestamp, resource accessed, and data classification. Complete audit trail for export compliance records.

Export License Documentation

PolicyCortex maintains records of export authorizations and their associated cloud resource access grants, supporting the documentation requirements for Technical Assistance Agreements and export licenses.

HOW IT WORKS

Three steps to value

01

ITAR Data Inventory

Identify and classify all cloud resources containing ITAR-controlled technical data. PolicyCortex maps data flows to ensure complete ITAR boundary coverage.

02

Access Control Configuration

Define authorized user classifications and export authorization parameters. PolicyCortex enforces US-person access requirements and geographic restrictions on all ITAR-tagged resources.

03

Audit Logging Activation

Full audit logging enabled for all ITAR resource access. Data plane events, API calls, and console access all captured with identity attribution.

04

Continuous Monitoring and Enforcement

Ongoing enforcement prevents unauthorized access, detects policy violations in real time, and maintains the audit record required for export compliance.

FAQ

Common questions

What specific ITAR requirements does cloud storage create?

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Storing ITAR technical data in cloud environments triggers: (1) US-person access requirements — only US persons as defined by ITAR may access the data without an export license; (2) Data residency — data should remain in US geographic regions; (3) Audit logging — comprehensive records of who accessed what and when; (4) Access control — documented procedures for authorizing and revoking access. PolicyCortex automates enforcement of all four.

How does PolicyCortex enforce US-person access requirements in the cloud?

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PolicyCortex monitors IAM configurations for ITAR-tagged resources to ensure only authorized US persons are granted access. It enforces strong authentication (MFA) requirements, monitors access patterns for anomalies (geographic location, unusual timing), and alerts when access configurations would permit unauthorized access. For cloud-to-cloud service interactions, it monitors service account permissions against ITAR data access.

Does PolicyCortex help with EAR (Export Administration Regulations) as well?

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Yes. PolicyCortex's export control governance framework covers both ITAR (USML technical data) and EAR (dual-use items under the CCL) in cloud environments. The data classification and access control enforcement mechanisms apply to both regulatory frameworks, with separate tagging and policy configurations for ITAR-controlled and EAR-controlled data.

Can PolicyCortex prevent an ITAR violation if a foreign national is mistakenly given cloud access?

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PolicyCortex enforces access control policies but cannot independently verify the nationality of a cloud IAM user — nationality is an identity management function. PolicyCortex enforces the policies you define: if a user is in an unauthorized group or accessing from a non-US IP range, it can alert and restrict access. Integration with your identity provider (where US-person status is recorded) enables policy-based enforcement against user identity attributes.

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