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.

The Department of Justice's new enforcement initiative could impose large fines on contractors.

The tech giant wants until Sept. 30 to address Paul Cimino's allegations.