A recent uptick in enforcement and regulatory activity related to cybersecurity is reshaping the landscape. The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council’s proposed rules increasing cybersecurity requirements for government contractors could open your business up to new or increased FCA liability. Amid this rising cyber-related FCA activity, government-contracted tech companies and other organizations receiving government funds must understand how regulators and private whistleblowers alike are using the FCA to enforce required cybersecurity standards.
New Cybersecurity Rules and FCA Enforcement Actions Impacting Government Contractors
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