Health Net Federal Services Inc. and its parent company, Centene Corporation, will pay $11.25 million to settle claims of false certification of compliance with cybersecurity requirements under a Department of Defense contract. The lawsuit emphasized the importance of protecting sensitive information of servicemembers and their families. Authorities stressed the necessity for contractors to uphold their cybersecurity obligations to ensure privacy and protection against exploitation, highlighting the broader implications of such breaches on national security.
Companies that hold sensitive government information, including sensitive information of the nation's servicemembers and their families, must meet their contractual obligations to protect it.
When HNFS failed to uphold its cybersecurity obligations, it didn't just breach its contract with the government, it breached its duty to the people who sacrifice so much in defense of our nation.
This settlement reflects the significance of protecting TRICARE, and the service members and their families who depend on the health care program, from risks of exploitation.
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