09/23/2026
Here's something a lot of defense contractors don't realize until it's too late 👇
When you sign a CMMC self-attestation, you're not just checking a box — you're making a legal statement to the federal government that your cybersecurity is up to standard.
So what happens if your IT provider promised compliance but didn't actually deliver it?
You're the one on the hook. Not them.
The Department of Justice has already gone after contractors for exactly this — including a $9 million settlement with an aerospace company that misrepresented its compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.
On top of that, the False Claims Act allows employees, former staff, or even competitors to file a lawsuit on the government's behalf. That's a real risk for anyone in the defense supply chain.
The good news? You can get ahead of it. TotalCare IT works with defense contractors and DIB suppliers across Idaho to make sure your compliance is solid — not just on paper.
👉 https://www.totalcareit.net/blog/cheap-it-and-false-claims-act
