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, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.
Calli is also the Chief Compliance Officer at Common Sense Security, providing compliance consulting and conducting security assessments for various organizations. Her background includes positions at Lincoln Christian University 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. Calli is a thought leader in the field, contributing to industry discussions on privacy regulations and data center compliance.
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Multi-cloud environments multiply compliance complexity. Learn how to navigate shared responsibility models and choose infrastructure partners that simplify rather than complicate regulatory requirements.
Compliance audit exceptions can impact your organization’s security, reputation, and regulatory standing. Learn what triggers these findings, why they matter for your business, and how to respond with a structured approach that turns exceptions into opportunities for improvement.
This video explores how psychological safety strengthens communication, trust, and performance in high-stakes data center operations—featuring leadership insights from DataBank’s Paul Myott, Kelley Edwards, and Calli Schlientz.
This blog presents a checklist of activities for organizations to achieve ITAR compliance and contribute to protecting national security.
Complying with EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework requires implementing strict access controls and routinely checking your systems for security flaws. This checklist will guide you through the requirements and help you effectively secure your personal data.
A 9-step checklist for organizations to achieve HIPAA compliance and protect their IT systems.
A checklist that organizations can follow to achieve StateRAMP certification and receive authorization to conduct business with state and local governments.
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