June 3, 2026
Coming up on June 11, Bruce Judge will join a panel of experts at a joint meeting of the American Bar Association’s Procurement Fraud and False Claims Committee and the Commercial Products and Services Committee. The program, titled “Cybersecurity Fraud: Enforcement Trends and Key Developments,” will examine the rapidly evolving enforcement landscape surrounding cybersecurity compliance in government contracting. This will be a hybrid meeting with the in-person event taking place at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in Washington, D.C.
A key focus of the discussion will be current trends in parallel civil and criminal investigations, False Claims Act qui tam actions, and recent enforcement matters. Panelists will also address how relators’ counsel are assessing cyber matters, how the government is assessing harm and calculating damages in cyber matters, and what those assessments mean for compliance and defense strategy. Panelists will also consider what these evolving standards mean for organizations seeking to mitigate risk while meeting stringent regulatory expectations.
Bruce Judge brings valuable perspective as counsel for the MORSECORP whistleblower. This settlement marked an important milestone in the government’s long-running efforts to enforce cybersecurity requirements within the Defense Industrial Base. After years of relying on guidance and self-certifications, the government signaled a more assertive approach—making clear that contractors who fail to implement required cybersecurity controls may face significant financial penalties. Mr. Judge has also been recognized as one of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers for a second consecutive year.
In 2021, the Department of Justice launched its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, targeting contractors that fail to comply with cybersecurity requirements or neglect to report breaches and incidents. The initiative reflects a coordinated and sustained effort by agencies including the Department of Defense and NASA to safeguard sensitive government data and hold contractors accountable for deficiencies. Looking ahead, enforcement activity in this area is expected to continue accelerating. Agencies are increasingly prioritizing investigations and prosecutions tied to failures in implementing required cybersecurity controls, particularly where those failures expose sensitive information or undermine national security interests.
For more information or to sign up, visit the event site here.