Brandon S. Keath, MBA, MSCSIA, M.Ed. Program Lead and Instructor of Cybersecurity Operations and Management
Email: BKeath@HarrisburgU.edu
Biography
Program Lead, Cybersecurity Operations and Management (CYOM)
Cybersecurity Educator | Penetration Tester | Curriculum Architect
Brandon S. Keath serves as the Program Lead for the Cybersecurity Operations and Management (CYOM) program at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. With over 17 years of experience in IT and 14+ years in cybersecurity, Brandon brings an extensive background that spans red teaming, blue teaming, curriculum development, and security leadership.
He has spent over a decade performing penetration testing and consulting for organizations in both the public and private sectors, including healthcare, finance, government, and education. His hands-on experience includes internal and external network assessments, red team simulations, phishing campaigns, and Active Directory exploitation — all grounded in practical threat modeling and remediation strategies.
In addition to his professional work, Brandon is a passionate cybersecurity educator who has designed and delivered training programs adopted by universities and Fortune 100 organizations. He frequently speaks at security conferences and community events such as BSides and regional summits, where he focuses on bridging the gap between education and industry.
Brandon holds three master’s degrees — in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (MSCSIA), Instructional Design (M.Ed.), and IT Management (MBA) — and is currently pursuing a fourth master's in Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. He blends real-world cybersecurity expertise with a deep commitment to instructional design, aiming to make technical education both engaging and impactful.
Education
Education
A.A., Computer Information Systems, HACC – Central Pennsylvania’s Community College (2012)
(In Progress) M.S., Computer Science – AI and Machine Learning, Western Governors University (Expected 2026)
M.Ed., Instructional Design, Western Governors University (2024)
MBA, Information Technology Management, Western Governors University (2021)
M.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Western Governors University (2018)
B.S., Information Technology – Applications Development, Central Penn College (2015)
