Law360, New York (November 13, 2015, 10:21 AM EST) -- As part of its ongoing effort to combat cyberattacks on the federal government, the White House issued, on Oct. 30, 2015, a "Cybersecurity Strategy and Implementation Plan" that directs federal agencies to undertake a series of actions to identify and address cybersecurity threats. Although the CSIP is primarily directed at federal agencies, federal government contractors also will be affected by the initiatives that are set forth in the CSIP. And, although the acronym-loaded, technical-jargon-heavy CSIP will make even the most sophisticated government contractors' (and seasoned attorneys') eyes glaze over, the new reality is that federal contractors that are not up to speed on federal cybersecurity laws, policies and developments (such as the CSIP) risk getting left behind by their competitors — or worse, risk being unprepared to confront cyberthreats. This article aims to provide a brief, user-friendly overview of the CSIP's key features....