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Tag: Data Security

Streamlining MSAs: Securing E&O Insurance for an IT Company

Situation: In the rapidly evolving landscape of information technology (IT), an IT company found itself facing a critical risk situation. To retain its Errors & Omissions (E&O) and cyber insurance, the company needed to negotiate more than 50 Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with public sector entities within a tight deadline of 6 months. Recognizing the… Continue reading Streamlining MSAs: Securing E&O Insurance for an IT Company

CMMC 2.0 Compliance: Do I need to be Assessed and Certified by a Certified Third Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO)

June 24, 2024 |  By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   Here again to discuss the Cyber Security Maturity Model (CMMC 2.0), with our final installment focused on small business Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and suppliers who need to prepare for a Level 2 certified assessment that is required to be completed by a C3PAO… Continue reading CMMC 2.0 Compliance: Do I need to be Assessed and Certified by a Certified Third Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO)

Can You Prove It? Evidence of Compliance is Critical For Government Contractors

Can You Prove It? Evidence of Compliance is Critical For Government Contractors

June 13, 2024 |  By: Alex Rowan    The Department of Justice has been clamping down on false certifications in the System for Award Management (“SAM”), in government contracts, and on invoice submissions. New laws are being created, new frameworks are being put into place, and ever more agencies are coming out with penalties for… Continue reading Can You Prove It? Evidence of Compliance is Critical For Government Contractors

The Benefits of Having a Data Breach Lawyer 24/7

June 6, 2024 |  By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   Nearly $10 million: that’s the average cost of a data breach in the United States. From direct costs related to investigations, litigation, and fines to indirect costs such as reputational damage, businesses have too much at stake to leave their data security to chance.  … Continue reading The Benefits of Having a Data Breach Lawyer 24/7

CMMC 2.0: LEVEL ONE: A SELF-ASSESSMENT

June 4, 2024 |  By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   As we promised a trilogy in our earlier 2024 CMMC Blog – “Get Ahead of Compliance: The Proposed Rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) Is Out!” – we continue our series with a discussion of each level of compliance and why it… Continue reading CMMC 2.0: LEVEL ONE: A SELF-ASSESSMENT

Navigating IP Negotiations: A Case Study in Successful Software and Cybersecurity Services Agreements

Situation: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig represented a client in intricate negotiations concerning intellectual property (IP) rights and indemnification in the provision of software and cybersecurity services. The client faced challenges in defining clear terms related to IP ownership and needed to address indemnification concerns in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. The situation required a strategic… Continue reading Navigating IP Negotiations: A Case Study in Successful Software and Cybersecurity Services Agreements

Breaking Barriers – Enabling National Security Services for a Cybersecurity Innovator

Situation: In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, our client, a cutting-edge tech company, faced a challenge when seeking to provide national security services to the Australian Defense Department. Navigating the intricate web of international regulations and legal frameworks, the client required a legal advocate to decipher complexities and overcome hurdles in government approvals for… Continue reading Breaking Barriers – Enabling National Security Services for a Cybersecurity Innovator

Building Compliance Excellence – A Cradle to Grave Solution for Defense Contractor Success

Situation: Amidst the intricate web of U.S. Government FAR/DFARS compliance requirements, our client, a multi-billion-dollar defense contractor, faced the challenge of designing a comprehensive internal controls system. Navigating through complex regulations, the client sought a legal partner to craft a cradle to grave solution that not only met current standards but also paved the way… Continue reading Building Compliance Excellence – A Cradle to Grave Solution for Defense Contractor Success

How Intellectual Property Law and Cybersecurity Intersect

January 26, 2024 |  By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig The need to secure intellectual property and cybersecurity has never been more urgent. Migrating valuable intellectual property to digital platforms exposes these assets to cyber threats such as hacking, data breaches, and intellectual property theft, just to name a few. This article explores the complex relationship… Continue reading How Intellectual Property Law and Cybersecurity Intersect

The FTC’s Expanded Cybersecurity Requirements Affecting Non-Banking Small Businesses

January 12, 2023 |  By: Chip Muir   The expansion of the FTC’s Safeguards Rule will require businesses to notify customers and the FTC of cyber breaches that had previously been excluded from reporting requirements. Previously, only banks had been required to notify customers of breaches, but now business entities that perform banking-like activities will follow… Continue reading The FTC’s Expanded Cybersecurity Requirements Affecting Non-Banking Small Businesses

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