Raytheon and Nightwing Group have settled for $8.4 million due to alleged violations of the False Claims Act, stemming from cybersecurity non-compliance in Department of Defense contracts. This conduct occurred between 2015 and 2021, before Nightwing acquired Raytheon's Cybersecurity, Intelligence, and Services business. U.S. officials stressed that with rising cyber threats, compliance with stringent cybersecurity requirements is non-negotiable for defense contractors. This case underscores the government's commitment to uphold cybersecurity standards in federal contracts and reflects the seriousness of protecting sensitive governmental data.
Raytheon and Nightwing will pay $8.4 million to resolve allegations of violating cybersecurity requirements in DoD contracts, emphasizing accountability in government contracting.
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