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FBI Ends Contract With Accenture Over Missed Security Patch
Original: FBI Cuts Ties With Accenture After Missed Security Patch Linked To Data Breach
The FBI has reportedly cut ties with consulting firm Accenture after a missed security patch was linked to a data breach. The move, if confirmed, would mark a significant setback for Accenture's federal cybersecurity business and raise fresh questions about contractor accountability for patch management failures.
Why now: A major federal agency severing ties with one of its largest IT contractors over a preventable security failure is notable news for the cybersecurity and government contracting worlds.
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