Jen Steffen
CISO | InfoSec Leader | IAM Leader | Cybersecurity Leader | Risk Management Leader | I help organizations transform and reduce security risk through effective information security and IT risk management programs.
- Role
- Fractional CISO at Cream City Cyber
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jen Steffen
Experienced transformational leader with technical leadership in IAM, security risk management, cybersecurity, and product security in the highly regulated, privacy-focused finance and insurance sector. I specialize in helping organizations significantly reduce organizational security risk with a proven track record of eliminating complex, persistent, and critical audit issues to reduce attack surface and cybersecurity risk. My expertise is driving business process improvement, automation, and seamless cross-team integration to increase operational efficiency and reduce risk. Beyond operational improvements, my leadership is characterized by my commitment to cultivating open and empowering workplace cultures, where teams not only thrive but also feel supported, celebrated, and consistently challenged.Specialty Areas Include: Cyber Security | IAM | Risk Management | Collaborative Cross Functional Leader | Inclusive Relationship Builder | Approachable Leader | Engaged Team Builder | Innovative Strategist | Agile | Directory Services | Single Sign On | Access Provisioning | IAM Operations | Privileged Access Management
Experience
Fractional CISO
Jan 2026 — Present
Executive level advisor for client engagements directing security strategy in the following areas based upon my experience:•Security Program Leadership: Directed enterprise-wide security initiatives, aligning IAM and risk strategies with organizational objectives to strengthen resilience and enable business growth.•Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Oversight: Established and matured governance frameworks, for regulatory adherence while driving risk-based decision making that balances protection with agility.•Incident Response & Crisis Management: Led executive level response to cyber threats, orchestrating cross functional teams to contain, remediate, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and the board.•Cyber Resilience: Advanced enterprise resilience by embedding security into business continuity planning, for rapid recovery in the face of evolving threats.•Cross Functional Collaboration: Partnered with technology, operations, and business leaders to embed security into digital transformation initiatives, fostering a culture of accountability and shared ownership.
Education
Marquette University
M.B.A., MBA
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
B.B.A. - Computer End User Technology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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