Keith Palmgren Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Tx, Us

At NetIP, I concentrate on "knowledge transfer." I work with many consulting clients helping them to understand their Cyber Security needs. This includes, in many cases, translating Cyber Security issues between the C-Level executives and the IT technical people. In addition, I am the author of the SANS SEC301, Introduction to Cyber Security course. In addition to regular updating to the course, I teach the class frequently to students from the corporate, government, and law enforcement… Show more At NetIP, I concentrate on "knowledge transfer." I work with many consulting clients helping them to understand their Cyber Security needs. This includes, in many cases, translating Cyber Security issues between the C-Level executives and the IT technical people. In addition, I am the author of the SANS SEC301, Introduction to Cyber Security course. In addition to regular updating to the course, I teach the class frequently to students from the corporate, government, and law enforcement realms. I strongly desire to help others who wish to learn more about the network security field, obtain certifications, etc. That is my driving passion. When not engaged with the above activities, I do various freelance writing and speaking engagement. Show less

Currently teaching the following courses:SEC301 - Intro to Information Security & Course AuthorSEC401 - Security Essentials Bootcamp StyleSEC501 - Advanced Security Essentials - Enterprise DefenderMGT512 - SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers with Knowledge Compression

Courses I've taught for Global Knowledge - CISSP Preparation, Security+, A+, Network+, Intro to Linux, Essentials of Network Security, Checkpoint certification, Ultimate Hacking, TCP/IP, Maximum Unix Security, VPN.

This was an executive level position with direct responsibility to increase clients and revenue in the VPN and service provider arenas. I accomplished this by creating complete and standardized services in these areas utilizing industry best practices and providing thought leadership to the field. I also co-authored and taught a CISSP preparation training course used by the Computer Security Institute (CSI).

Executive level position – Created the practice and held complete responsibility for all aspects of building a multi-million dollar security consulting practice including practice design, budgeting, development and management. I had true “cradle-to-grave” consulting service product responsibility including design, sales, marketing, staffing, training, delivery, and follow-on for all services in the Practice.

See description under NetIP, Inc. above.

- Project Leader and Lead Instructor, Air Force Base Network Control Center- Project Leader, National Security Agency’s Electronic Cryptographic Key Management System training development- Authored or co-authored several training courses, several of which were endorsed by the American Council on Education as college level courses

Manage IS staff and all MIS functions for eighteen private hospitals in six states. Manage the MIS Department budget. Design, install, configure, and administer networks. Implement help desk operations. Author user’s guides and technical references. Implement user-training programs. Develop tactical and strategic MIS plans. Conduct life cycle management of information systems technology. Develop corporate business resumption and security plans. Plan installation of new corporate telephone… Show more Manage IS staff and all MIS functions for eighteen private hospitals in six states. Manage the MIS Department budget. Design, install, configure, and administer networks. Implement help desk operations. Author user’s guides and technical references. Implement user-training programs. Develop tactical and strategic MIS plans. Conduct life cycle management of information systems technology. Develop corporate business resumption and security plans. Plan installation of new corporate telephone system. Show less

Sole proprietorship computer consulting firm delivering services in five communities.

Conduct inspections of Air Force secure communications and computer systems to ensure compliance with national cryptographic security directives. Frequently assume duties as Chief of the secure cryptographic communications management division. Manage the security incident program obtaining a sustained 64% decrease in incidents over a four year period. Author an Air Force Regulation for reporting security incidents. Regularly perform computer security risk assessments and evaluations.… Show more Conduct inspections of Air Force secure communications and computer systems to ensure compliance with national cryptographic security directives. Frequently assume duties as Chief of the secure cryptographic communications management division. Manage the security incident program obtaining a sustained 64% decrease in incidents over a four year period. Author an Air Force Regulation for reporting security incidents. Regularly perform computer security risk assessments and evaluations. Establish and implement emergency action and disaster recovery plans. Develop, interpret, and implement secure communications and cryptography policy and guidance. Show less