US Companies Had 815 Classified Data Violations, GAO Finds

The Pentagon agency responsible for protecting classified information for US federal contractors recorded more than 800 security violations and over 1,000 open security vulnerabilities last fiscal year, according to the GAO. The findings point to material cybersecurity and compliance weaknesses within a defense-related agency, though the article does not indicate an immediate market-wide impact.

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The Pentagon agency responsible for protecting classified information for US federal contractors recorded more than 800 security violations and over 1,000 open security vulnerabilities last fiscal year, according to the GAO. The findings point to material cybersecurity and compliance weaknesses within a defense-related agency, though the article does not indicate an immediate market-wide impact.