Jacob Harrison
Overview
Jacob Harrison helps his clients navigate both domestic and international legal challenges.
Jake advises U.S. government contractors on internal investigations and state and federal regulatory compliance. His compliance practice focuses on counseling clients operating at the intersection of government contracts and cybersecurity, including for cybersecurity compliance reviews, risk assessments, and data breaches.
Career & Education
- Emory University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2021
Emory Law Journal: associate editor - University of Georgia, A.B., international affairs, 2016
- Emory University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2021
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Jacob's Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 04.18.25
On April 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance regarding the implementation and enforcement of the newly enacted final rule, “Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons,” now referred to as the Data Security Program (DSP). The release included an Implementation and Enforcement Policy, a Compliance Guide, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Collectively, these documents are designed to help entities subject to the DSP understand and comply with the obligations set out under the Final Rule.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.01.25
For Better or MORSE: Another Settlement Under DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative
Client Alert | 2 min read | 03.31.25
Canadian CMMC? Canada Proposes Cyber Compliance Regime for Canadian Defense Suppliers
Client Alert | 3 min read | 03.26.25
FedRAMP 20x: Proposed Framework Aims To Increase Automation and Efficiency
Insights
The Impact Of The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification On The Defense Industrial Base
|05.01.24
Contract Magazine
Spy Games: Biden Administration Issues Executive Order Restricting Federal Use Of Commercial Spyware
|06.15.23
Government Contracting Law Report
"Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC): Proposed Rule Released!", National Contract Management Association Webinar
|01.30.24
Jacob's Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 04.18.25
On April 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance regarding the implementation and enforcement of the newly enacted final rule, “Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons,” now referred to as the Data Security Program (DSP). The release included an Implementation and Enforcement Policy, a Compliance Guide, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Collectively, these documents are designed to help entities subject to the DSP understand and comply with the obligations set out under the Final Rule.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.01.25
For Better or MORSE: Another Settlement Under DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative
Client Alert | 2 min read | 03.31.25
Canadian CMMC? Canada Proposes Cyber Compliance Regime for Canadian Defense Suppliers
Client Alert | 3 min read | 03.26.25
FedRAMP 20x: Proposed Framework Aims To Increase Automation and Efficiency
