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:
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Why CMMC is less about stopping attacks — and more about building resilience
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The cultural and leadership challenges that make compliance harder than the tech
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How other governments are now looking to adopt CMMC-like frameworks
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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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