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Coming Soon! CISA’s Proposed Rule on Government-wide Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements for Contractors

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The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) was enacted in 2022 with the primary purpose of preserving national security, economic security, and public health and safety. CIRCIA provides the Director...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Cybersecurity: What to Watch for in 2024

In 2024, businesses will continue to face an evolving landscape of cyber threats, along with an increasingly complex regulatory environment. With heightened scrutiny from regulators, consumers, and investors, the need to...more

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DHS Updates Cybersecurity Regulations Clarifying Old and New Obligations

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released a final rule (Final Rule), effective July 21, 2023, updating the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) to include cybersecurity provisions aimed at...more

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Tyler Technologies Victim of Cyber-Attack

As one of the largest information technology service providers to local governments, the cyber-attack on Tyler Technologies (Tyler) in Plano, Texas is a sobering reminder of how a cyber-attack on a third-party vendor can put...more

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Recent Cases Indicate Viability of False Claims Act Liability Connected to Federal Cybersecurity Standards

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Government contractors are no strangers to the numerous quality standards and assurances required by the government. Over the past several years, cybersecurity in federal contracting has emerged as yet another standard to...more

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Whistleblower Receives First False Claims Act Payout for Cybersecurity Claim

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Whistleblower programs that previously focused on traditional concerns such as accounting and FCPA issues should now consider expanding to incorporate company IT and information security teams and account for data protection...more

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Risks of Cybersecurity Noncompliance Expand

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With increasing cybersecurity obligations placed on government contractors come expanding legal risks. Bid protests challenging agency evaluations of offerors' abilities to meet cybersecurity solicitation criteria are...more

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Feds Want New IoT Guidance to Address Security Vulnerabilities

“Internet of Things” devices are listening. And now the federal government is taking notice. As we reported in our Government Contracts and Investigations blog, to date, federal cybersecurity regulations for government...more

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The Government Shutdown Leaves Vulnerability in Cyber Security

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While parts of the Government continue to be shut down over concerns about people crossing the border from Mexico into the United States, the cyber borders are at risk. Many government websites are not being monitored or...more

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When the U.S. Government Declares Companies Cyber-Insecure, We Should All Pay Attention

The U.S. Government is increasingly taking the initiative to alert companies to the cybersecurity risks of certain foreign corporations. Whether by issuing binding directives on agencies, passing laws or promulgating...more

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The OMB’s New Cybersecurity Guidance for Federal Contractors

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Is Controlled Unclassified Information Out of Control? The OMB apparently thinks so. On August 11, 2015, the Obama administration, through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which is the largest office within the...more

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Interim rule requires Department of Defense contractors to report cyber breaches

Companies doing business with the U.S. Department of Defense are facing new requirements for reporting data security breaches and for acquiring cloud computing services. The Interim Rule, effective August 26, 2015, amends the...more

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OPM data breach update–$133 million contract awarded to vendor

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Defense Department announced this week that a Portland, OR based vendor has been selected to assist with breach notification and credit assistance for the almost 22 million...more

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OMB Issues Guidance on Government Contractors’ Cybersecurity Systems

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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a draft guidance document on Aug. 11, 2015, titled “Improving Cybersecurity Protection in Federal Acquisitions” (the “OMB Guidance”). The OMB Guidance instructs agencies on...more

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