Uncle Sam’s Cyber Curb: Federal Contractors, Brace for a Comedy of Compliance!

Ready for a comedic spin on cybersecurity? Uncle Sam’s shaking things up with two new Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Rules. Federal contractors, brace yourselves for ‘fascinating’ times ahead – with cyber incident reporting, governmental indemnification, and potential False Claims Act penalties. Just remember, it’s better to be safe and compliant than sorry and penalized!

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Well, folks, it seems Uncle Sam's getting serious about cybersecurity. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council has proposed two new rules that could potentially make federal contractors' lives more... fascinating. If you thought your responsibilities were already a handful, brace for impact! The new rules bring substantial cyber incident reporting requirements and the joy of indemnifying the government for any data losses. Oh, and if you don't comply? Well, let's just say there might be a friendly visit from the False Claims Act authorities.

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