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Department of Defense Suspends the CMMC Pilot Program And CMMC Requirements In DoD Solicitations Pending Major Changes For CMMC 2.0.

November 5, 2021 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

The Department of Defense (“DoD”) recently announced it will be revamping the nascent Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”) program pending two separate rulemaking processes.  As detailed below, the DoD will be updating “the program structure and the requirements to streamline and improve implementation of the CMMC program.”  We will be monitoring the rulemaking process for […]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity, Regulation Tagged With: CMMC, Cybersecurity Certifications, Department of Defense, Government Contractors

Department of Justice Announces New Civil Fraud Cybersecurity Enforcement Team

October 7, 2021 By Kim Peretti and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

On October 6, 2021, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced the launch of the Department of Justice’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative.  The Department plans to use civil enforcement tools to “pursue…those who are government contractors who receive federal funds, when they fail to follow required cybersecurity standards.”  Stating the Department will pursue “very hefty fines,” […]

Filed Under: Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Enforcement Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Department of Justice (DOJ), False Claims Act, Government Contractors, Qui Tam

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