Calli Schlientz is the Director of Compliance at DataBank, where she leads a team of Compliance Engineers and oversees vulnerability assessments for both internal systems and customer infrastructures. Since joining DataBank in 2017, she has played a pivotal role in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, including FedRAMP, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Her background includes providing compliance consulting and conducting security assessments for various organizations. She also held positions at Lincoln Christian University, serving as an Adjunct Instructor and Assistant Director of Enrollment and Student Achievement, where she gained valuable experience in academic compliance.
She holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Lincoln Christian University and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, she is currently pursuing her MBA in IT Management at Western Governors University. Calli is a thought leader in the field, contributing to industry discussions on privacy regulations and data center compliance.
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DataBank’s head of compliance, Calli Schlientz discusses the privacy regulation landscape, challenges to data center operators, and what enterprise IT pros can do to assure their environments are compliant.
In an era of data breaches and regulatory scrutiny, compliance is not merely a checkbox but a strategic imperative. Our guide is your trusted companion in navigating the intricate landscape of compliance standards and obligations.
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