A former senior manager at a government contractor has been charged with lying about security compliance for a cloud platform used in federal contracts. The case highlights ongoing issues of cybersecurity fraud and the importance of adherence to federal security standards. #FedRAMP #DepartmentofDefense
Keypoints
- The defendant, Danielle Hillmer, allegedly concealed security deficiencies in her employer’s cloud platform.
- She attempted to obstruct product audits by providing false information and instructing others to do the same.
- The security controls in question involved FedRAMP and DoD Risk Management Framework requirements.
- Hillmer submitted false documents to secure and maintain government contracts.
- She faces charges of wire fraud, major government fraud, and obstruction of a federal audit, risking decades in prison.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/former-accenture-employee-charged-over-cybersecurity-fraud/