Mapping the Cyber Battlefield: Jason Kaplan on Attack Surfaces, CMMC, and the Startup Grind

In this episode of Bytes & Brew, host Terry McGraw sits down with Jason Kaplan, CEO of SixMap, for a spirited conversation that cuts across startup life, cybersecurity mandates, and the rapidly evolving threat landscape.Kaplan shares his unconventional journey from finance to fitness tech to cybersecurity, offering a founder’s-eye view of how SixMap is redefining External Attack Surface Management (EASM). The two dive deep into the cost-benefit debate around CMMC 2.0, the importance of secure-by-design infrastructure, and why "waiting" is the most expensive strategy of all.They also explore how SixMap uses AI to provide high-fidelity scans of enterprise exposure, mapping vulnerabilities across IPv4/IPv6, ports, and corporate hierarchies.From ransomware fallout to deepfake dangers, and from bourbon reviews to rapid-fire startup advice, this episode blends strategic insight with real-world urgency.Cape Endeavors is dedicated to providing top-tier Managed CMMC Secure Enclave services tailored to the defense industrial base. Our team of experts ensures that you can rapidly become compliant with NIST 800-171/CMMC 2.0 Lvl2 while focusing on your existing business with little interruptions to existing operations. Learn more https://www.capeendeavors.com#cybersecurity #cmmc #deepfake #startup #EASM #attacksurfacemanagement #sixmap #capeendeavors #techleadership #cyberresilience