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JAMES (JIM) MCMAHON, CISSP, CPP, NACD LEADERSHIP FELLOW

Crisis Leader / Exec Management / Security-Safety/ Expert Witness

Eagle, Idaho
Security and Risk Management Standard of Care and Information Security Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

JAMES (JIM) MCMAHON, CISSP, CPP, NACD LEADERSHIP FELLOW is a Security and Risk Management expert specializing in information security and regulatory compliance litigation. With a career encompassing law enforcement, corporate security leadership, and international risk management, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating compliance breaches, assessing risk management protocols, and evaluating whether security measures meet industry standards.

Mr. McMahon has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in information security, intellectual property protection, and law enforcement procedures. His Juris Doctor in Law, along with certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving security breaches and compliance failures.

Work Experience

McMahon & Associates — Principal, Risk Management and Security | 1993–Present Foothill-DeAnza Community College Police Department — Assistant Chief of Police / Director Safety & Security | Date not specified Align Technology, Inc. — Senior Director, Risk Management | 2005–2009 Applied Materials, Inc. — Senior Director, Global Security | 1996–2005 San Jose Police Department — Police Sergeant | Date not specified United States Naval Reserve — Commander (Retired) | Date not specified

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Jim McMahon is a crisis leader specializing in information security and risk management for Fortune 500 companies.

Best Use Cases

  • 1consulting on corporate risk management strategies
  • 2conducting security risk assessments
  • 3developing compliance plans for organizations

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Education

  • Juris Doctor

    Lincoln Law School

  • Master of Public Administration in Urban, State and Federal Governance

    Golden Gate University

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science

    University of California at Davis

  • Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science

    De Anza College

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