In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, COO of Cuick Trac, is joined by James Harper, CEO of Quatronics, to explore two critical — and often misunderstood — areas of cybersecurity compliance: FIPS encryption and corporate governance.

James shares practical insights on what FIPS-validated encryption actually means (and doesn’t mean), where it’s required, and how misconceptions around equipment can lead to costly and unnecessary decisions. More importantly, he makes the case that governance — not just tech — is the backbone of scalable, effective CMMC compliance.

Whether you’re confused about encryption, overwhelmed by data flows, or wondering how to grow securely, this episode offers a down-to-earth look at getting CMMC right.