{"id":257128,"date":"2026-05-27T15:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/whistleblower-law-collaborative-broadens-leadership-in-cybersecurity-false-claims-act-cases-with-newly-certified-cmmc-professional\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T15:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:30:12","slug":"whistleblower-law-collaborative-broadens-leadership-in-cybersecurity-false-claims-act-cases-with-newly-certified-cmmc-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/whistleblower-law-collaborative-broadens-leadership-in-cybersecurity-false-claims-act-cases-with-newly-certified-cmmc-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"Whistleblower Law Collaborative Broadens Leadership in Cybersecurity False Claims Act Cases with Newly Certified CMMC Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whistleblower Law Collaborative Broadens Leadership in Cybersecurity False Claims Act Cases with Newly Certified CMMC Professional<\/a><\/p>\n

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BOSTON<\/span>, May 27, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Whistleblower Law Collaborative (WLC) proudly announces that Advanced Certified Paralegal Kelly Shivery has recently earned the CMMC Certified Professional\u2122 (CCP\u2122) designation, enhancing the firm’s ability to evaluate and pursue cybersecurity-related False Claims Act (FCA) cases involving federal contractors.<\/p>\n

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, developed by the U.S. Department of War (DoW), establishes a unified standard for implementing cybersecurity practices across the defense supply chain. It requires DoW contractors of all sizes to meet specific security controls and undergo certification to verify compliance. As federal agencies continue to emphasize protection of sensitive information, CMMC has become a critical gatekeeper for organizations seeking to do business with the government.<\/p>\n

To obtain the CCP credential, Ms. Shivery completed formal CMMC training, successfully passed the Cyber AB certification examination, and obtained the required DoW Tier 3 background clearance. The designation reflects Ms.\u00a0Shivery’s knowledge of the CMMC framework and the cybersecurity requirements imposed on contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).<\/p>\n

Beyond contractual compliance, CMMC carries significant implications in the FCA space. In recent years, the Department of Justice has prioritized cybersecurity compliance, particularly in the Defense Industrial Base. Contractors that falsely certify compliance with cybersecurity requirements\u2014or fail to implement mandated safeguards\u2014may face substantial legal exposure, including qui tam (whistleblower) actions, treble damages, and civil penalties.<\/p>\n

WLC has been a leader in this emerging area. It represented the whistleblower in United States v. MORSECORP, Inc. et al., No. 23-cv-10130 (D.\u00a0Mass.). The MORSECORP case is recognized as the…<\/p>\n

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