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U.S. Government Intervenes in Georgia Tech Cybersecurity False Claims Case

The Georgia Tech case serves as yet another reminder of the importance of contractor compliance with cybersecurity requirements in federal contracts. The Government alleges that Georgia Tech failed to comply with the...more

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DOJ Brings Suit Against University Under Its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative

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Late last week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its complaint-in-intervention in a qui tam lawsuit against the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), alleging that the university failed to meet certain...more

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CMMC 2.0 and FOCI Assessments: Preparing for What Lies Ahead

Defense contractors and subcontractors that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and do not have robust information-security system controls in place better get their house in order now if they want to do business...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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[Webinar] What’s all the fuss about CMMC? - November 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CT

Learning Objectives - What is CMMC and should I care? - Cybersecurity is crucial for compliance in any company - Is NIST 800-171 (The CMMC Framework) worth employing? - Thoughts and observations from the field...more

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The Role Of A Cybersecurity Law Firm In Safeguarding Digital Assets

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous cybersecurity threats that can compromise their valuable digital assets, including their data, IT infrastructure, networks, software, and intellectual property (IP)....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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DoD Increases Focus on Cybersecurity Compliance

A recent DoD memorandum should serve as a warning to contractors that they need to focus on cybersecurity compliance now or risk serious consequences. A recent DoD memorandum should serve as a warning to contractors that...more

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CMMC 2.0: DoD Scales Back Certification and Streamlines Cybersecurity Requirements for Defense Contractors

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On November 4, 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) announced Version 2.0 of the highly publicized Cybersecurity Maturity Model...more

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Updates Announced to Department of Defense Cybersecurity Certification Program

The Department of Defense (DOD) recently announced several changes to its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. The program applies to those who serve as contractors and suppliers to the DOD. As described in our...more

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CMMC Is Coming: How Government Contractors Can Prepare

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People like to say that cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving. So perhaps it’s fitting that cybersecurity compliance is undergoing a significant evolution of its own this year, too. That evolution is the arrival of...more

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DoD Has Two New Cybersecurity Frameworks

A recent interim rule from the Department of Defense (DoD) would create a new self-assessment methodology for the cybersecurity requirements in NIST SP 800-171. The same rule also would implement the Cybersecurity Maturity...more

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DoD’s Cybersecurity Rule Will Expand Assessments of Defense Industry to Safeguard Unclassified Information, Raising New...

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a long-awaited interim rule to safeguard unclassified information in the possession of defense contractors by making periodic assessments of a company’s cybersecurity compliance...more

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[Webinar] Virtual Conference on DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance & Audits - August 25th - 26th, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EDT

From the comfort of your own home office, join us at ACI's virtual Annual Advanced Forum on DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance & Audits taking place on August 25-26, 2020 which addresses the latest developments on business...more

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Department of Defense Unifies Compliance Standards, May Reimburse Contractors for Costs

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The Department of Defense (DoD) will establish uniform cybersecurity compliance standards for its defense contractors; and may permit contractors to treat as allowable, and therefore reimbursable, the costs of bringing their...more

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