Keith Collins
Owner of BlackOps CSO, LLC
Keith Collins is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in IT networks and security for the US Army, Department of Defense, and multinational defense organizations. He is the owner of BlackOps CSO, a cybersecurity firm that specializes in cybersecurity awareness and risk management solutions.
Keith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Jackson State University. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity from Maryville University where he graduated with honors and is a member of the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society.
Keith is a U.S. Army veteran with a background in Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and has more than 25 years of experience in the Department of Defense. He has held various positions as an I.T. and Cybersecurity professional, including Network Engineer, Security Analyst, Program Manager, and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). He is also a former Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and currently Security+ certified. In addition to his professional work, Keith is an adjunct instructor at Oklahoma State University, where he teaches Network+, Operating Systems, Cyber Ethics and Law.
