Hello everyone. I'm Keith Lawson, a lifelong IT professional and technical enthusiast. I have spent most of my career building and managing solutions on top of open-source technologies. I thrive on using technology to solve problems.

Bio

With over 25 years in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and engineering, Keith has spent his career securing complex systems and helping organizations navigate digital transformation. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at London Health Sciences Centre, Keith leads security strategy, risk management, and compliance efforts to keep critical healthcare data safe.

Keith specializes in incident response, endpoint detection, vulnerability management, and cloud security but also values clear communication—especially when translating technical risks for non-experts. Beyond cybersecurity, Keith has a strong background in enterprise IT, full-stack software development, and modernizing large-scale systems.

Credentials

• Master of Science in Cybersecurity – Capitol Technology University  
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – University of Western Ontario  
• Certifications: CISSP
• Affiliations: UPE Honor Society