The Department of War (DoW) is immediately suspending Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements, which had been scheduled to take effect on November 10, 2026.
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Logged Out: How LOGZONE’s DIBCAC Challenges Put It Squarely in DOJ’s Crosshairs
On June 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that LOGZONE Inc., a defense contractor based in Huntsville, Alabama, agreed to pay $507,144 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by knowingly failing to satisfy cybersecurity requirements in its contracts with the U.S. Department of the Navy. The resolution is the latest action under DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative and the first publicly reported settlement this fiscal year. It underscores a continued enforcement posture in which noncompliance with contractual cybersecurity obligations serves as the basis for potential FCA liability. Notably, this settlement did not arise from a whistleblower complaint but from a government-initiated assessment, signaling to contractors that proactive government assessments can pose enforcement consequences.
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Introduction
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) continues to advance its modernization agenda. On April 8, 2026, FedRAMP released RFC-0031, Updated Incident Communications Procedures for public comment. This RFC proposes replacing the current FedRAMP Incident Communications Procedures (ICP) with what FedRAMP calls “a clear set of reporting requirements … established using a modern rules-based format.”
Below is a summary of key changes proposed in RFC-0031.
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What is FedRAMP?
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide initiative established to standardize the security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of cloud products and services used by federal agencies. FedRAMP’s primary objective is to ensure that cloud service providers (CSPs) implement robust security controls to protect federal information in cloud environments. By leveraging a consistent framework for security assessment and authorization, FedRAMP is intended to reduce duplication of effort, cost, and time for both agencies and vendors.
Continue Reading FedRAMP Proposes Updates to Authorization Process—Six New RFCs Released for Public CommentAn ITAR-ly Critical Reminder of Cybersecurity Requirements: DOJ Settles with Swiss Automation, Inc.
Earlier this month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Swiss Automation Inc., an Illinois-based precision machining company, agreed to pay $421,234 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by inadequately protecting technical drawings for parts delivered to Department of Defense (DoD) prime contractors. This settlement reflects DOJ’s persistent emphasis on cybersecurity compliance across all levels of the defense industrial base, reaching beyond prime contractors to encompass subcontractors and smaller suppliers. The settlement is also a reminder to all contractors not to overlook the often confusing relationship between Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and export-controlled information.
Continue Reading An ITAR-ly Critical Reminder of Cybersecurity Requirements: DOJ Settles with Swiss Automation, Inc.From Yellow Jackets to Red Flags: DOJ Stings Georgia Tech for Alleged Cybersecurity Noncompliance
On September 30, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC) agreed to pay $875,000 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) and federal common law by failing to meet cybersecurity requirements under certain Air Force and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) contracts. The settlement adds to the growing list of recoveries under DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative and is yet another example of DOJ’s ongoing enforcement focus on cybersecurity obligations for federal contractors handling sensitive government information. The settlement also provides insight into how government contractors may challenge FCA liability when faced with allegations of cybersecurity noncompliance.
Continue Reading From Yellow Jackets to Red Flags: DOJ Stings Georgia Tech for Alleged Cybersecurity NoncomplianceHardening Software Security: DOJ’s Civil Cyber Fraud Settlements Continue to Illumina[te] the Importance of Cybersecurity
On July 31, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Illumina, Inc. will pay $9.8 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by selling genomic sequencing systems with software containing cybersecurity vulnerabilities to federal agencies. This is the first FCA settlement involving claims that a medical manufacturer failed to incorporate adequate product cybersecurity into its software design and development.
Continue Reading Hardening Software Security: DOJ’s Civil Cyber Fraud Settlements Continue to Illumina[te] the Importance of CybersecurityFor Better or MORSE: Another Settlement Under DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative
On March 26, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that defense contractor MORSECORP Inc. (MORSE) will pay $4.6 million to settle allegations that MORSE violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements and subsequently submitting false or fraudulent claims for payment in its contracts with the Departments of the Army and Air Force. This is the first FCA settlement that is based on a defense contractor’s failure to reevaluate and promptly update its self-assessment score in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) after a third-party assessment resulted in a lower score.
Continue Reading For Better or MORSE: Another Settlement Under DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud InitiativeCanadian CMMC? Canada Proposes Cyber Compliance Regime for Canadian Defense Suppliers
On March 12, 2025, the Government of Canada announced plans to launch the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC). CPCSC is a cybersecurity compliance verification program that aims to protect sensitive unclassified government information handled by Canadian government contractors and subcontractors within Canada’s defense sector. Canada will roll out CPCSC to contractors in four phases, with the first phase launching this month.
Continue Reading Canadian CMMC? Canada Proposes Cyber Compliance Regime for Canadian Defense SuppliersAllegations of a Litany of Lyin’: Penn State Settles Claims of Cybersecurity Noncompliance
On October 22, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) will pay $1.25 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by failing to comply with contractually mandated cybersecurity requirements by the Department of Defense (DoD) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The announcement marks the most recent settlement under DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative although, unlike prior settlements, there is no allegation of a cybersecurity incident or breach that was related to or caused by the contractor’s alleged noncompliance.
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