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James (Jim) McMahon

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

Eagle, Idaho33 years+ years experience
Security and Risk Management Standard of Care and Information Security Operations Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

James McMahon, CISSP, CPP, NACD Leadership Fellow is a security and risk management expert specializing in intellectual property protection and regulatory compliance. With a career spanning law enforcement, information security, and international business, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating compliance breaches, assessing security protocols, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met.

Mr. McMahon has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in the technology, healthcare, and law enforcement sectors. 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 information security and risk management.

Work Experience

James (Jim) McMahon has been the Principal, Risk Management and Security at McMahon & Associates since 1993. He has held significant roles including Assistant Chief of Police / Director Safety & Security at Foothill-DeAnza Community College Police Department, Senior Director, Risk Management at Align Technology, Inc. from 2005 to 2009, and Senior Director, Global Security at Applied Materials, Inc. from 1996 to 2005. Additionally, he served as a Police Sergeant at San Jose Police Department and retired as a Commander from the United States Naval Reserve.

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Jim McMahon specializes in risk management and information security consulting for Fortune 500 companies.

Best Use Cases

  • 1consulting for corporate security strategies
  • 2expert testimony in risk management cases
  • 3developing emergency response protocols

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Education

  • Juris Doctor in Law

    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

Licenses

  • CPP (Certified Protection Professional) # 172947/8564 12-31-2020 by the American Society of Industrial Security International (25 years)
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) #304827 12-31-2020 by (ISC)2 Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc (14 yrs)
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