Carl B. Johnson

Carl B. Johnson is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in strategic leadership and compliance. Currently serving as President and vCISO at Cleared Systems, Carl guides the company’s vision and oversees a team of cybersecurity professionals. In addition, Carl is the founder and podcast host of InfoSec Battlefield, sharing insights on cybersecurity topics. As the Information System Security Officer at HIPAA Certify, Carl spearheads the implementation of security policies to protect electronic protected health information while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Previous roles include Strategic GRC Consultant at AvePoint and Senior SharePoint Architect & Program Manager at LongView International Technology Solutions, where Carl managed projects for FedRamp compliance and security enhancements. Carl holds an Advanced Cyber Security Certificate from the University of Phoenix and has a strong background in Microsoft 365 security and information governance.