How the SEC charges against SolarWinds highlight the cybersecurity liability of software companies

On October 30, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil complaint against SolarWinds Corporation and its chief information security officer, Timothy G. Brown, for violating federal securities laws by making false and misleading statements about its cybersecurity practices and known risks.

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