Summary
s Circle Optics advances toward CMMC 2.0 certification, cybersecurity continues to be a critical part of our operational foundation. In this edition of Panoramic Views, we highlight our partnership with Atomus and the shared commitment to protecting innovation, strengthening the Defense Industrial Base, and ensuring the technologies of tomorrow are built on a secure foundation.
At Circle Optics, we often talk about advancing panoramic imaging for defense, autonomy, aerospace, and robotics. But breakthrough technology is only one part of earning the trust of government customers. The systems behind the technology must be just as resilient.
That is why our partnership with Atomus continues to be an important part of our growth.
We first highlighted Atomus and Co-Founder Joel Joseph because of the company’s specialized focus on helping small aerospace and defense businesses navigate cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Unlike general IT providers, Atomus understands the unique operational and compliance challenges facing companies supporting the Defense Industrial Base.
As Circle Optics has continued to grow, that partnership has grown alongside us.
This week, Adam Wingett from Atomus was on site in Rochester working directly with our team to ensure every Circle Optics system meets our CMMC requirements. His physical support in Rochester reflects what we have experienced throughout our relationship with Atomus: responsive expertise, practical guidance, and a shared commitment to protecting the technologies that matter. “Our customers put a lot of trust in us to best advise them on how to protect this data, and we show up every day and work hard to be deserving of that trust.” Joel Joseph, Co-Founder, Atomus
“Atomus has been a great partner. We are excited to achieve our CMMC 2.0 certification ahead of schedule and could not have done it without their help.” Ian Gauger, Chief Operating Officer, Circle Optics
As our technologies continue to transition from research programs into operational environments, cybersecurity becomes another layer of engineering excellence. Our customers expect innovation that performs reliably in demanding environments, supported by business systems that safeguard sensitive information throughout the product lifecycle.
That is why we continue investing not only in advanced panoramic imaging technologies, but also in the operational infrastructure that allows those innovations to scale responsibly.
We appreciate Joel Joseph, Kaushal Saraf, Adam Wingett, and the entire Atomus team for helping companies like Circle Optics build secure foundations for the future.
Together, innovation and cybersecurity help strengthen the Defense Industrial Base, enabling the next generation of technologies to reach the people who depend on them most.
How Circle Optics Streamlined and Secured IT Systems for Compliance
