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Penn State Settles for $1.25M Over Failure to Comply With DoD, NASA Cybersecurity Requirements

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October 24, 2024 at 06:54AM Penn State University will pay $1.25 million to settle claims of not meeting cybersecurity requirements for Department of Defense and NASA contracts. This settlement addresses alleged compliance failures related to security standards essential for these federal contracts. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Settlement Amount**: Penn State University will pay $1.25 million. … Read more

Penn State pays DoJ $1.25M to settle cybersecurity compliance case

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October 23, 2024 at 07:33PM Pennsylvania State University will pay $1.25 million to settle Justice Department claims of misleading cybersecurity compliance. Allegations stem from a whistleblower lawsuit, stating Penn State failed to implement required NIST security standards for sensitive data in contracts with the Pentagon and NASA. The settlement does not imply guilt. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more