Keith Brautigam

Keith Brautigam is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in identity and access management. Throughout his career, he has advanced from systems administration to key leadership positions, including Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Big University. He has focused on enhancing security measures, optimizing IT systems, and ensuring compliance across various organizations. Keith was born in San Diego, California, and moved to the East Bay Area of San Francisco at age two. 

His introduction to technology came through friends whose families owned early Amiga and Atari computers. Although initially drawn to video games, it soon became more interested in optimizing computer performance to enhance his gaming experience. Later, during high school, the family relocated to Iowa City, Iowa, where he pursued a degree in Communication and Media Studies at the University of Iowa.