Summary
- The Department of Justice has settled with Honeywell Aerospace Inc. for $2,042,518 over allegations of non-compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements under a Department of War contract.
- This settlement stems from a 2022 qui tam whistleblower action filed by a former employee, highlighting the critical role of internal whistleblowers in enforcing cybersecurity compliance.
- Notably, the allegations focused on Honeywell's failure to meet required cybersecurity controls rather than any actual cyberattack or data breach.
- The case underscores that defense contractors must align their cybersecurity practices with contractual obligations to mitigate significant FCA exposure moving forward.
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