This page collects resources connected to Keith Brautigam’s work in cybersecurity, identity and access management, and IT leadership. It includes the guidance and platforms behind projects he has led, the credentials and programs that shaped his career, articles from this site, and books he reads outside of work.
Security and Compliance Guidance
CISA: Nation-State Cyber Threats The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s guidance for organizations on nation-state cyber threats, where its earlier Shields Up campaign guidance now points. Keith Brautigam planned and implemented an enterprise-wide Shields Up initiative that applied CISA best practices to network, device, and business email security.
HIPAA Security Rule (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) The Security Rule sets administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for electronic protected health information. Keith began his IT career managing systems in a medical research environment just as HIPAA took effect, which shaped his view that IT and security belong together.
Identity and Access Management
Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft’s Entra ID is a cloud service for managing user identities and controlling access to applications, data, and resources. Keith Brautigam led the modernization of a Web Single Sign-On platform utilizing Microsoft Entra ID, moving more than 500 applications from a legacy platform in 12 months.
IAM governance Keith has spoken on an InCommon panel in the higher education IAM community about governance as a foundation for modernizing identity infrastructure and services. Strong governance and executive support are recurring themes in his IAM work, from single sign-on to identity governance across 1.2 million user accounts.
Certifications and Leadership Development
CISSP (ISC2) The Certified Information Systems Security Professional credential, administered by ISC2, is designed for experienced security practitioners, managers, and executives. Keith Brautigam earned his CISSP through self-study and has held it since 2019.
MOR Associates MOR Associates runs leadership development programs for IT professionals, with a strong presence in higher education. Keith has taken part in several MOR leadership programs, which complement his MBA and Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership.
Articles on This Site
IT leadership and identity
- Ten Years of Smarter Access: What a Decade in IAM Teaches Us
- How Strong IT Leadership Builds a Safer Digital Future
Reading and ideas
- Exploring New Worlds: How Science Fiction Shapes Our Imagination
- Why Spy Thrillers Captivate Readers Who Crave Secrets, Strategy, and Suspense
Keith Brautigam’s Reading List
Outside of work, Keith reads widely across three genres. Two science fiction authors in particular have influenced his thinking over more than 20 years in IT.
| Genre | Authors and series |
|---|---|
| Science fiction | William Gibson, Neal Stephenson |
| Espionage | Len Deighton, David McCloskey, the Slough House novels |
| Epic fantasy | Brandon Sanderson, The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan, Joe Abercrombie |