Dennis Bolton

Founder & Principal Consultant, Cyber77 

Executive Summary

Dennis Bolton is a seasoned executive and Information Security leader with extensive experience designing, scaling, and managing enterprise-grade information security programs. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) by leading global credentialing bodies including ISACA, (ISC)², and EC-Council, he is known for a pragmatic approach that bridges the gap between technical defense, business operational velocity, and corporate compliance. Dennis specializes in transforming complex risk frameworks into clear, actionable business strategies.

As the founder of Cyber77, he provides organizations with the strategic foresight and rigorous governance needed to protect institutional data, secure supply chains, and maintain uncompromised compliance in high-stakes environments.

Core Areas of Expertise

• Fractional & Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services Delivering executive-level security leadership, strategic roadmapping, and board-level risk reporting tailored to fit your organization without the overhead of a full-time executive placement.

• Cybersecurity Compliance & Governance Providing expert guidance to navigate complex compliance landscapes, seamlessly aligning IT infrastructure with federal, state, and industry-specific standards.

• Vendor Risk Management & Secure IT Procurement Optimizing business efficiency and protecting the supply chain by aligning third-party procurement with robust, cyber-informed risk reviews.

• Incident Response & Security Operations Governance Designing cross-functional security frameworks and advisory structures that maintain a resilient, proactive posture across modern organizational infrastructures.

Professional Philosophy

"Security isn't a roadblock—it's an accelerator. Integrating risk, compliance, and security into the core of your business doesn't just harden your defenses; it drives your objectives forward."

Education 

• M.S. Cybersecurity

Certifications

• SANS GIAC Cyber Incident Leader (GCIL)

• SANS GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT)

• SANS GIAC Cloud Security Essentials Certification (GCLD)

• SANS GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC)

• SANS GIAC Enterprise Vulnerability Assessor (GEVA)

• Palo Alto Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)

• ISACA Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)

• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

• CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (CSAP)

• EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv10)

• ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

• Palo Alto Accredited Configuration Engineer (8.0)

• Palo Alto Accredited Configuration Engineer (7.0)

• ISC2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP)

• Palo Alto Accredited Configuration Engineer (6.0)

• Check Point Certified Security Administrator (NG R75)

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Windows 2003 Server

• Check Point Certified Security Expert (NG R65)

• Check Point Certified Security Administrator (NG R65)

• CompTIA Server+

• CompTIA Security+

• Microsoft Certified Professional (Windows 2000 Professional)

• CompTIA Network+ 

• CompTIA A+