Pennsylvania State U pays $1.25M to settle DoD and NASA cybersecurity non-compliance allegations.
Pennsylvania State University will pay $1.25 million to settle allegations of failing to comply with cybersecurity standards tied to contracts with the Department of Defense and NASA. A whistleblower claimed the university misrepresented its compliance and did not implement required controls from 2018 to 2023. The settlement, which includes $250,000 for the whistleblower, aims to avoid litigation without admitting wrongdoing, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity in government contracts.
October 23, 2024
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