How to Record Cybersecurity Incident Reporting
Recording the administrative and technical labor costs involved in reporting a cyber incident to the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) per DFARS 252.204-7012.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indirect Costs - IT Compliance | Debit | 8,500.00 | - |
| Labor Clearing | Credit | - | 8,500.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Labor for mandatory reporting and initial investigation of a breach is an allowable indirect cost as it is a regulatory requirement of the contract. However, actual damages or fines are unallowable.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Use a specific task code within the IT overhead pool to track incident response separately from routine maintenance.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Large spikes in IT compliance labor without a corresponding project usually trigger an audit query.
📄 Required Documentation
Cyber incident report number (assigned by the portal) and timecards for the response team.
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