DJ Schalk
Independent Cybersecurity Consultant
About
I'm an independent cybersecurity consultant with 23 years of IT and security experience — the last 13 focused on incident response, security operations, and building programs that hold up under real pressure. I've led IR engagements for Fortune 50 clients, run MDR operations, and served in VP-level security leadership roles.
I work remotely from wherever the road takes me, which means I bring senior-level security expertise to organizations that need it — without the overhead of a full-time hire and without geographic constraints.
What I Do
Incident Response
Ransomware recovery, breach containment, forensic investigation, and post-incident remediation.
Security Operations
MDR support, detection engineering, SOC buildout, and surge capacity for security teams.
Fractional vCISO
Security program development, risk management, and executive-level security leadership on a contract basis.
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