Georgia Tech Hit With Federal Lawsuit Over Cybersecurity Violations
Allegations of Refusal to Install Antivirus Software, Inadequate Security Plan
The United States government has filed a lawsuit against Georgia Tech and the Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC) in federal court, alleging violations of cybersecurity requirements.
According to the lawsuit, filed in the Northern District of Georgia, Georgia Tech and GTRC failed to meet cybersecurity requirements, including failing to install antivirus software and develop a security plan.
Specific Allegations
- Between May 2019 and February 2020, Georgia Tech's Institute for Information Security and Privacy (IISP) allegedly refused to install antivirus software in violation of federal cybersecurity regulations.
- The IISP allegedly failed to develop a security plan, despite repeated requests from the Georgia Tech Information Technology (IT) department.
- Georgia Tech allegedly approved the IISP's refusal to install antivirus software in violation of federal cybersecurity regulations.
Consequences of Alleged Violations
The government alleges that Georgia Tech's and GTRC's alleged violations of cybersecurity requirements put sensitive information at risk.
The lawsuit seeks to compel Georgia Tech and GTRC to comply with cybersecurity requirements and to recover damages for the alleged violations.
Conclusion
The lawsuit against Georgia Tech and GTRC is a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity compliance. Organizations that fail to meet cybersecurity requirements can face serious legal consequences.
Georgia Tech and GTRC have not yet publicly commented on the lawsuit.
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