In our latest Cybersecurity America episode (42), I had the privilege of speaking with Jim Goepel, a true leader in cybersecurity and compliance — and someone who has helped shape the very ecosystem he now advises.

Jim is the CEO of Fathom Cyber, a consulting firm in North Wales, PA specializing in: 🔹 CMMC assessment preparation 🔹 CUI education and compliance strategy 🔹 Expert witness services

His unique background — lawyer, engineer, author, educator, and one of the architects behind the CMMC ecosystem — means he's seen this challenge from every angle: technical, legal, business, and regulatory. Jim has not only helped companies prepare for and achieve some of the first-ever CMMC certifications, he literally helped create the framework, launch The Cyber AB, and build the financial and training models that sustain the program today.

💡 In our conversation, Jim and I covered:

Why CMMC is less about stopping attacks — and more about building resilience
The cultural and leadership challenges that make compliance harder than the tech
How other governments are now looking to adopt CMMC-like frameworks
What small and mid-size businesses must do now to turn compliance into a competitive advantage

Whether you're in manufacturing, defense, or any sector touching sensitive government data, this episode is a must-listen if you want to understand not just what's coming, but how to strategically position your organization before the surge.

🎧 Listen here: [https://youtu.be/E0M61k5Z3KI]

#CyberSecurity #CMMC #Compliance #RiskManagement #DefenseIndustry #DoD #CyberResilience

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