The settlement is related to Verizon’s offering under the Trusted Internet Connections program, which assists federal agencies with secure internet connections.

The Justice Department alleged NextGen Healthcare used an "auxiliary product" to obtain certification and gave incentive credits to users who recommended the system.

The allegations relate to small business research and development contracts Vescent Photonics held with NASA and the U.S. Air Force.

The federal contractor is the second company to be prosecuted as part of the DOJ’s civil-cyber fraud initative.

Th department intends to beef up its cybersecurity technological capabilities.

The whistleblower lawsuit over the provision of background investigation services against KeyPoint stretches back to 2014.

In court documents, the government accuses NortonLifeLock of overcharging agencies for cybersecurity software on a GSA contract.

The figure is more than double the $2.2 billion raised in fiscal year 2020.  

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco says the department will ensure those who come forward are 'protected and compensated.'

Senior official Brian Boynton says the enforcement action will help spur contractors and grantees to comply with cybersecurity requirements.