Joe Mallen
Joe Mallen is a cybersecurity executive, consultant and workforce development leader with extensive experience helping organizations improve cyber resilience, achieve compliance objectives and strengthen operational security.
Mallen serves in a leadership role overseeing cybersecurity training, cyber exercises and workforce development initiatives that prepare organizations to address today’s evolving threat landscape. He is also a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) and works closely with manufacturers, defense contractors, critical infrastructure organizations and small businesses to navigate cybersecurity requirements and improve security maturity.
His expertise includes cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance consulting, cyber readiness assessments, incident response planning, cybersecurity workforce development and strategic program leadership. Mallen has successfully led initiatives focused on cybersecurity education, organizational readiness and public-private collaboration, helping organizations translate complex cybersecurity requirements into practical business solutions.
Recognized as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, Mallen supports organizations in implementing frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and CMMC. His work emphasizes practical cybersecurity strategies that reduce risk, improve resilience and support long-term business objectives.
Mallen is passionate about advancing cybersecurity awareness, developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and helping organizations build sustainable security programs that protect critical operations and strengthen national cyber resilience.
