Health Net Federal Services, LLC and Centene Corporation Agree to Pay Over $11 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability for Cybersecurity Violations

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Health Net, Centene Fined $11M For Cybersecurity Failures

The settlement highlights the growing enforcement of cybersecurity regulations for government contractors handling sensitive information.

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Health Net Federal Services, LLC and Centene Corporation Agree to Pay Over $11 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability for Cybersecurity Violations

From the U.S. Department of Justice, February 18, 2025 Note: View the settlement agreement here. Health Net Federal Services Inc. (HNFS) of Rancho Cordova, California and its corporate parent, St. Louis-based Centene Corporation, have agreed to pay $11,253,400 to resolve claims that HNFS falsely certified compliance with cybersecurity requirements in a contract with the U.S. Department… Introduction to Malware Binary Triage (IMBT) Course Lookin…

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Managed healthcare defense contractor to pay $11 million over alleged cyber failings

The settlement with Health Net Federal Services is the latest penalty levied on a federal contractor as part of a 2021 initiative to root out cyber-related fraud.