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    Sep. 23, 2026

Federal-Private Sector Partnership May Bolster the War on Cybercrime

Companies that participate in a new federal cybercrime initiative could gain access to valuable threat intelligence and government partnerships, but they also may face significant risk. President Donald Trump recently issued a national security presidential memorandum (NSPM) calling for the creation of a joint government-private sector program to combat cybercrime committed by transnational criminal organizations. This article, with insights from Baker McKenzie, Debevoise & Plimpton, Paul Weiss and Wiley Rein, examines the NSPM and its potential benefits and risks for participating companies. It also provides practical guidance for companies considering involvement and outlines steps they can take to prepare. See “Analyzing the New U.S. National Cyber Strategy and Executive Order on Scams” (Apr. 1, 2026).

LOGZONE Marks a First in FCA Cyber Enforcement

A recent DOJ settlement signals that government contractors can face False Claims Act (FCA) liability for cybersecurity compliance failures even without a whistleblower complaint, voluntary self-disclosure or data breach, making accurate compliance assessments more critical than ever. In the DOJ’s settlement with defense contractor LOGZONE, the company agreed to pay $507,144 to resolve claims brought under the FCA alleging that it knowingly failed to comply with cybersecurity requirements in Navy contracts. This article explores the implications of the settlement, with compliance lessons from partners at Joseph Greenwald & Laake, Foley & Lardner, Parker Poe and Crowell & Moring. See “What to Know (and Do) About DOJ’s Efforts to Identify and Prosecute Cybersecurity Fraud Under the False Claims Act” (Oct. 30, 2024).

Key Cyber Risks Shaping Security Strategy in 2026

As cyber threats evolve at machine speed, security leaders face shrinking response windows and increasingly complex attack paths. According to the CrowdStrike 2026 Threat Hunting Report, 88 percent of attacks exploiting newly disclosed web application vulnerabilities occurred within 48 hours of public disclosure, underscoring the growing challenge of keeping pace with adversaries. This article examines the report’s key findings on AI-enabled attacks, software supply chain compromises, cloud and identity-focused intrusions, voice phishing and other emerging risks, along with practical defensive measures organizations should prioritize. See “Mitigating Cyber Risks From AI and Ever-Stealthier Adversaries” (Apr. 8, 2026).

Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection Partner Joins Jones Day in New York

Alexander Southwell has joined Jones Day as a partner in its global cybersecurity, privacy and data protection practice in New York. He arrives from McDermott Will & Schulte. For commentary from Southwell, see “CISA and DHS Counsel Explain Cybersecurity Executive Order’s Key Provisions” (May 26, 2021). For insights from Jones Day, see “Disney Settlement Offers a Playbook for CA AG’s Opt-Out Expectations” (Mar. 11, 2026); and “New Duties Around Pseudonymized Data After E.U. Court Decision” (Oct. 15, 2025).

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