DOJ’s LOGZONE Settlement Shows Why Cybersecurity Scores Can Become False Claims Act Evidence
DOJ’s LOGZONE settlement shows how cybersecurity compliance failures can become False Claims Act evidence. Defense contractors should treat NIST SP 800-171 implementation, assessment scores, system security plans, POA&Ms, and cyber representations as contract performance evidence tied to payment risk.
The Justice Department’s Revised Corporate Enforcement Policy and the Strategic Value of Early Disclosure
the Justice Department’s updated Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy, explaining how DOJ now structures declinations, cooperation credit, remediation expectations, and intermediate resolution incentives for companies facing potential criminal exposure.
Georgia Tech's alleged Non-Compliance with Federal Cybersecurity Regulations: Implications for Defense Contracts
The U.S. government's lawsuit against Georgia Tech reveals significant cybersecurity non-compliance with Department of Defense regulations, highlighting risks for federal contractors and the importance of rigorous cybersecurity practices.
Enhancing Accountability: DOJ's Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
The DOJ's new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program, designed to incentivize reporting of corporate misconduct through financial rewards. Learn how this initiative enhances accountability, encourages robust compliance programs, and offers significant opportunities for federal government contractors and other corporate entities.