Two consulting firms, Guidehouse and Nan McKay and Associates, have agreed to pay a total of $11.3 million to resolve allegations of cybersecurity failings over their roll-out of COVID-19 assistance. The fines break down thus:
Source: The Register
Shoddy infosec costs PwC spinoff and NMA $11.3M in settlement with Uncle Sam
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