The False Claims Act – What Cybersecurity Contractors Need to Know and Do
In an article published on October 30, 2024, by Cybersecurity Law Report, Veronica Nannis states that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has its sights set on cybersecurity fraud and is pursuing alleged offenders under the False Claims Act (FCA).
The article provides an FCA primer, including the four elements of a violation, the associated penalties, and whistleblowers and their incentives.
Nannis also details the DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, which was announced in 2021, and reviews recent cybersecurity fraud settlements and two closely watched litigation matters. The article concludes with tips that cybersecurity contractors can use to mitigate risk and avoid investigations.
Read the article “What to Know (and Do) About DOJ’s Efforts to Identify and Prosecute Cybersecurity Fraud Under the False Claims Act” (PDF) from the Cybersecurity Law Report.
