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Holding Entities Accountable: Federal Govt. Sues Contractor Georgia Tech Over Cybersecurity Lapse

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The federal government's recent False Claims Act suit against Georgia Tech highlights the importance of complying with cybersecurity standards when working on federal contracts. This action signifies the U.S. Department of...more

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Department of Defense Releases Long-Awaited CMMC Proposed Rule

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Two years after announcing the second iteration of the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, the DoD released its proposed rule that, if adopted, will implement the...more

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Department of Defense Issues Report Critical of Contractor Cybersecurity Compliance

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The Inspector General (IG) for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) issued a report critical of recent efforts by contractors to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The report, which followed the DOD IG's...more

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New Defense Tech Cos. Must Prioritize Anti-Fraud Compliance

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In some ways, the prospects for a technology company entering the defense business have never looked better. Last year saw record global military spending exceeding $2 trillion for the first time, while the U.S. spent $801...more

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U.S. Department of Defense Tightens Screws on Cybersecurity Compliance

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently released a memorandum signaling its increasing willingness to review contractor compliance with cybersecurity standards in its contracts and take action against noncompliant...more

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Government Contracts & Defense Industries Team Client Alert – U.S. Government Accountability Office Releases Report Calling for...

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Key Takeaways: - Heightened Government Attention to Fraud Risk - The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report identifying ongoing vulnerabilities to fraud in the defense contracting sphere....more

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