DOJ’s Spring Cleaning: Cyber-Security Lapses Sweep Government Contractors into Hot Water
If Simon Says, “Jump!” you jump. Well, now the FCA says, “Upgrade your cybersecurity,” and government contractors better comply! Recent enforcement actions by the DOJ have shown that poor cybersecurity hygiene could lead to hefty fines. So, let’s play a new game, “FCA Cybersecurity Compliance Enforcement” – it’s a riot, trust me.
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Well, it seems the Department of Justice (DOJ) has been doing some spring cleaning, and they've found quite a few cobwebs in the cybersecurity practices of government contractors. From Penn State to Verizon, it's clear that a lack of cybersecurity hygiene could cost you a pretty penny. And with new proposed rules aiming to tighten the noose around cyber compliance, it looks like government contractors and recipients of federal funds will have to play an intense game of 'Simon Says' with the FCA or risk facing the music.Already a member? Log in here