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Dan Bjorklund, vCISO Principal

Dan Bjorklund, CISSP, CMMC-RP

vCISO Principal | Fractional CISO
Dan is a vCISO Principal for Fractional CISO. In this role, he provides strategic guidance and instruction to help clients build and manage their security and compliance programs. Dan served in the U.S. Army for 20+ years and entered the information security industry shortly after retiring from service. He has helped many Department of Defense contractors and commercial SMBs with their security and compliance programs. He has a master’s degree in Information Security from Capella University, is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and is a CMMC Certified Professional (CCP).
Dan is a vCISO Principal for Fractional CISO. In this role, he provides strategic guidance and instruction to help clients build and manage their security and compliance programs. Dan served in the U.S. Army for 20+ years and entered the information security industry shortly after retiring from service. He has helped many Department of Defense contractors and commercial SMBs with their security and compliance programs. He has a master’s degree in Information Security from Capella University, is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and is a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification – Registered Practitioner (CMMC-RP).
Education and Certifications:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification – Registered Practitioner (CMMC-RP)
  • MS, Information Assurance and Security/Digital Forensics, Capella University
  • B.S., Information Technology/Information Assurance and Security, Capella University

Insights from Dan Bjorklund

CMMC 2.0: Are you Ready?

CMMC 2.0 Is Live: What Defense Contractors Must Do Now

Understanding the new federal rules, their business impact, and what to do about them. The Department of Defense (DoD) has

CMMC Glossary: Terms, Conditions, and Definitions

CMMC Glossary: Terms, Acronyms, and Definitions Reference

As with lots of government programs, there are a lot of unique terms and acronyms relevant to CMMC. This CMMC

CMMC Compliance Word Search with "CMMC" circled

CMMC Compliance Explained: Protecting Sensitive U.S. Government Information

For most businesses, cyber attacks threaten their employees, customers, and their bottom line. For contractors to the United States Government,

Insider Threat Meme: Expectation vs. Reality

What Insider Threat Actually Looks Like

Who should you be more afraid of compromising your company’s security? 1. A dude wearing a hoodie who’s loitering outside

Is your Cyber Insurance really going to cover you?

Only 1/3 of cyber insurance policies actually pay out in incidents. Most companies have cyber insurance policies that insure too little, or too much, and have absurdly low caps and silly exclusions.

To learn more about cyber insurance and determine if you have the right coverage for you, join us for a free vCISO Office Hours session on Tuesday, April 18 at 1 p.m. eastern time. Bring your questions!

New Release: Free SOC 2 eBook!

Getting ready for your first SOC 2? This eBook is full of actionable advice to help you prepare for and succeed in your first SOC 2 audit.

Learn:

  • How to scope your SOC 2 project
  • How to estimate the cost and length of your SOC 2 project
  • How to prepare for your SOC 2
  • How to succeed in your SOC 2 audit period
  • How to leverage your SOC 2 report to enable your business and sales
Is your Cyber Insurance really going to cover you?

Only 1/3 of cyber insurance policies actually pay out in incidents. Most companies have cyber insurance policies that insure too little, or too much, and have absurdly low caps and silly exclusions.

To learn more about cyber insurance and determine if you have the right coverage for you, join us for a free vCISO Office Hours session on Tuesday, April 18 at 1 p.m. eastern time. Bring your questions!

New Release: Free SOC 2 eBook!

Getting ready for your first SOC 2? This eBook is full of actionable advice to help you prepare for and succeed in your first SOC 2 audit.

Learn:

  • How to scope your SOC 2 project
  • How to estimate the cost and length of your SOC 2 project
  • How to prepare for your SOC 2
  • How to succeed in your SOC 2 audit period
  • How to leverage your SOC 2 report to enable your business and sales