Kelly Foster
About Kelly Foster
Kelly Foster is the Director of Cyber Security and Privacy at Protiviti, with extensive experience in Identity and Access Management and a background in various leadership roles.
Company
Kelly Foster is currently the Director of Cyber Security and Privacy at Protiviti, a global consulting firm providing a range of services across various industries. She has held this position since 2019 in Dallas, TX.
Title
Kelly Foster is the Director of Cyber Security and Privacy at Protiviti. She oversees critical aspects of cyber security and privacy, ensuring robust protection measures and compliance with regulatory standards.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Foster holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Abilene Christian University, completed in 1995. With over 15 years of experience in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) industry, she possesses specialized skills in IAM Strategy and Governance, Project and Program Management, Virtualization and Cloud technologies, Storage Area Networks, and Process Development.
Background
Kelly Foster has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across several companies. She started her career as a Teacher/Coach at Midlothian Independent School District and quickly transitioned into technology and consulting roles. From 2000 to 2003, she was a Senior Engineer at The Harding Group, Inc. She then took on the mantle of Director, Delivery Operations, and subsequently Chief Information Officer at Aegis Consulting. In 2005, Kelly founded EST Group, LLC, where she served as Owner and COO for 12 years before moving to an IAM Consultant/Architect role at Atos in 2018.
Achievements
Kelly Foster built a successful company, EST Group, LLC, focused on Identity and Access Management, providing comprehensive solutions to companies across various industries. Throughout her career, she has been involved in every aspect of IAM, including implementation, project management, and practice management, contributing significantly to the field.