DOJ Charges Former Executive in Criminal Case Alleging Cybersecurity Compliance Fraud

A recent indictment underscores the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”)’s focus on cybersecurity compliance in federal contracting and DOJ’s willingness to escalate enforcement beyond the civil False Claims Act (see Foley’s prior reporting here and here) to bring criminal charges against individuals. On December 10, 2025, DOJ announced that a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia has indicted Danielle Hillmer, a former senior manager at a Virginia‑based government contractor, on charges…
By: Foley & Lardner LLP