Ted Keniston
About Ted Keniston
Ted Keniston is the Director of Security and Privacy at Protiviti, with extensive experience in security frameworks and client management.
Title and Current Role
Ted Keniston holds the position of Director of Security and Privacy at Protiviti. He has been involved with Protiviti since 2017, working out of Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of security strategies and privacy solutions for various clients.
Previous Roles
Ted Keniston has extensive experience in the field of cybersecurity and risk management. Prior to joining Protiviti, he was the Managing Principal- P2PE/Processors at Coalfire from 2012 to 2017 in the Greater Atlanta Area. He also served as a Managing Consultant at Trustwave from 2008 to 2012 in the Southeast U.S. and at SecureWorks from 2007 to 2008. Furthermore, Keniston worked as a Senior Manager at Control Solutions International and Crowe Horwath International, and as a Director at Rehmann Consulting. His earliest role was as Chief Information Security Administrator at Delta Dental Plan of Michigan after serving as a Network Security Manager in the US Air Force from 1995 to 2000.
Educational Background
Ted Keniston achieved a Master of Science in Management with a focus on International Management from Troy University, studying from 1998 to 2000. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Hospitality Administration from Central Michigan University, completed between 1988 and 1993.
Expertise in Security Frameworks
Ted Keniston has demonstrable expertise in implementing various security frameworks including GLBA, FFIEC, and SOC. His work focuses extensively on areas such as PCI, P2PE, GDPR compliance, and conducting risk assessments.
Client Management and Team Building
Ted Keniston has a solid background in client management and dispute resolution. Additionally, he specializes in attracting and retaining top-performing global teams, ensuring effective collaboration and successful project outcomes.