Keith Brautigam is an experienced IT and cybersecurity professional with a strong identity and access management background. Over the years, he has held several roles and advanced to leadership positions, including Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Penn State University. He has always focused on enhancing security measures, improving IT infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations across various organizations. Keith was born in San Diego, California, and moved to the East Bay Area of San Francisco when he was two. His early exposure to technology came through friends who had Amiga and Atari computers. Initially interested in video games, he quickly became curious about how computers worked and how he could optimize their performance. Later, his family relocated to Iowa City, Iowa, where he attended high school and pursued a Communication and Media Studies degree at the University of Iowa. This experience also allowed him to study abroad in Mérida, Venezuela, broadening his perspective. After completing his degree, Keith entered a competitive job market, especially after the 1990s eCommerce bubble burst. He moved to Research Triangle, North Carolina, and worked as a supervisor at a Borders bookstore. Though this was not aligned with his career goals, it provided valuable experience in leadership and customer service. Eventually, he returned to Iowa City, where he was offered a position at a medical research center. This marked the beginning of his IT career, where he took on the role of Systems Administrator and focused on system security, particularly in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Keith’s career transitioned into higher education, where he helped modernize internal processes and integrate new technologies. His experience with Agile SCRUM software development practices led to his recruitment by the University of Iowa’s central IT department. In 2014, he moved to Penn State University, where he advanced from Manager to Director, CISO, and ultimately Interim CIO. During his time there, he played a pivotal role in initiatives such as the Shields Up cybersecurity program, which significantly bolstered the university’s security measures. In 2023, he moved to the Denver Metro Area and joined Hunter Douglas as the Global Cybersecurity Director of Identity and Access Management. In this role, he quickly established an IAM program, led the implementation of a new identity governance system, and worked on improving security across multiple regions. Keith Brautigam’s career continues to reflect his leadership and expertise in IT and cybersecurity, and he remains committed to making a significant impact wherever he works.