A U.S. Federal District Court has dismissed the majority of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) fraud charges against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Timothy Brown, related to the 2020 Sunburst cyberattack. While the court rejected most of the SEC's aggressive enforcement actions, it did maintain some fraud claims and liability against Brown. This landmark decision highlights ongoing scrutiny of public companies and their cybersecurity practices, as the SEC continues to face challenges in its litigation efforts. The ruling is significant for cybersecurity and IT leaders, as it sets a precedent in how such cases may be approached in the future.