As a leading expert on the integration of cybersecurity governance programs and quality management systems, Jacob currently specializes in DFARS and CMMC compliance for manufacturers in the Defense Industrial Base. 15 years of interdisciplinary cybersecurity experience in three primary domains:

1) Leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams at AT&T, Northrop Grumman, and the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP);

2) Leading military and civilian teams in offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations; and

3) Developing and teaching numerous cybersecurity training programs for organizations including the NSA National Cryptologic School, UCLA, and UC Irvine.