Government Contracts
Cybersecurity
Fluet’s Government Contracts Practice brings bespoke hands-on solutions to clients with issues related to cybersecurity. Cyber threats to the defense industrial base represent one of the most pressing national security challenges of our time. Government contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and sensitive data face a complex web of cybersecurity requirements, including CMMC certification, DFARS compliance, NIST standards, and multi-jurisdictional breach notification obligations. When cyber incidents occur—whether from nation-state actors, ransomware, or insider threats—contractors must navigate rapid government reporting requirements, coordinate with federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, and manage business continuity while facing potential False Claims Act liability, suspension and debarment proceedings, and civil litigation.
Fluet’s Cybersecurity Practice brings firsthand experience from the highest levels of government. This insider perspective, combined with active security clearances and deep relationships across the defense and intelligence community, enables us to provide strategic counsel so that contractors can get ahead of the most serious cybersecurity challenges and respond appropriately after incidents have occurred.
Our attorneys help clients with solutions for:
- Complex CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012, and NIST SP 800-171 and 800-172 compliance questions.
- Navigating False Claims Act investigations alleging inadequate cybersecurity protections or false certifications.
- Negotiating cyber insurance coverage and cyber incident related disputes.
- Conducting internal investigations and voluntary disclosures to government agencies following cybersecurity failures.
- Advising on Section 889 of the NDAA for FY 2019 compliance and supply chain risk management.
- Structuring cybersecurity provisions in complex government contracts, including risk allocation, indemnification, and insurance requirements.
- Representing contractors in suspension and debarment proceedings arising from cyber incidents.
- Managing policy and geopolitical risk associated cybersecurity requirements and AI applications.

