US Sues Georgia Tech for Alleged Cybersecurity Failures in DoD Contracts

The lawsuit claims Georgia Tech's lax cybersecurity measures compromised national security and violated federal regulations.

Whistleblowers allege Georgia Tech failed to enforce cybersecurity standards for DoD contracts since 2018.
The Astrolavos Lab reportedly did not implement a compliant cybersecurity plan until 2020, and even then, it was insufficient.
Georgia Tech is accused of submitting a false cybersecurity compliance score to the DoD in December 2020.
The university allegedly prioritized researcher demands over cybersecurity requirements to secure government contracts.
The case is part of the Department of Justice's Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, aiming to hold contractors accountable for cybersecurity lapses.