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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

A recent Justice Department settlement sends a clear message to contractors: cybersecurity liability doesn't necessarily start with a breach

Oct 23, 2026 · 15m

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Many contractors assume cybersecurity enforcement begins after sensitive information is compromised. A recent settlement suggests the government may be focused just as much on whether contractors accurately represent their compliance in the first place. Here to explain what that means is Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.