Keeton Ellis
About Keeton Ellis
Keeton Ellis is an Account Executive at SANS Institute - EDU, specializing in cybersecurity awareness for educational institutions. He has a background in account management and sales, with experience at various organizations including Dish Network and Inspectiv.
Work at SANS Institute
Keeton Ellis has been an integral part of the SANS Institute since 2017. Initially serving as an Account Development Representative for nine months, he transitioned to the role of Account Executive in 2018, where he worked until 2021. In 2022, he resumed his position as Account Executive - EDU, focusing on educational institutions. His work involves advising these institutions on implementing security awareness programs to combat various cybersecurity threats.
Previous Experience at Dish Network
Keeton Ellis worked at Dish Network in two capacities. He began as an Inside Sales Agent in 2016 for five months in Littleton, Colorado. Following this role, he served as an Account Retention Specialist from 2016 to 2017 for nine months in Denver, Colorado. His experience at Dish Network provided him with a foundation in customer service and account management.
Education and Expertise
Keeton Ellis studied at Colorado State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration with a focus on Organization & Innovation Management from 2010 to 2014. He also completed his General Studies at Montrose High School, achieving a diploma from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in advising on cybersecurity threats and training users to recognize and address these issues.
Career at Inspectiv
Before returning to SANS Institute in 2022, Keeton Ellis worked as an Account Executive at Inspectiv for five months in 2021. His role involved engaging with clients and managing accounts, further enhancing his skills in account management and customer relations.
Focus on Cybersecurity in Education
Keeton Ellis specializes in reducing human error in cybersecurity breaches within educational institutions. He advises on implementing security awareness programs to mitigate threats such as Business Email Compromise, Ransomware, and Phishing. His focus is on training users to identify and address these cybersecurity threats effectively.