Keith Parkman is an IT professional, information security leader and trainer with proven experience implementing and auditing management systems. He is a certified ISO 27001 Information Security, ISO 9001 Quality and IS0 42001 Artificial Intelligence lead auditor. He has more than 20 years of IT experience with over 14 years focused on information security. Skilled in aligning technical practices with organizational goals, Keith brings practical expertise in IT and operational audits, risk assessments, and frameworks.

Certifications

Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor awarded in 2022
Certified ISO 42001 Lead Auditor awarded in 2025
Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor awarded in 2021
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
Completed BS degree in Workforce Education and Training, Southern Illinois University
Completed MBA at University of Phoenix 

Career Accomplishments

With a foundation in IT auditing, training and IT controls testing, Keith has extended that expertise to include ISO 27001 implementation, auditing and more.

Keith Parkman has over 14 years of IT and information security experience and is sought out for his depth of knowledge and experience in varied areas of information security, compliance, audit, IT training and corporate governance. He also has extensive experience leading teams of all sizes to accomplish their information technology goals.

Keith has an extensive background in delivering specialized courses for government  agencies and teaching IT at colleges. He developed and implemented an IT audit training program for financial auditors in the United Arab Emirates, enhancing their ability to evaluate internal controls and manage risk effectively.

As Program Manager for an ISO 27001:2022 implementation project, he guided organizations in strengthening their information security practices. His work also includes performing IT controls testing for foreign government entities and  corporations, as well as conducting IT audits to ensure regulatory compliance and robust risk management.

• Led ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 implementation projects and internal audits across diverse industries, improving clients’ security posture and regulatory compliance. 
• Developed and delivered customized IT audit and compliance training programs for international financial and government entities. 
• Streamlined third-party vendor risk assessment processes, reducing evaluation time and enhancing compliance with regulatory standards. 
• Designed and launched ISO 27001 security awareness programs that improved staff compliance and audit readiness. 
• Successfully managed complex IT controls testing across multiple frameworks, including SOX, NIST, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. 
• Provided reliable guidance on security and privacy frameworks including GDPR, CCPA, and the EU Privacy Shield, enabling clients to close compliance gaps effectively. 

Skills and Expertise

• Expert advisor for ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 Security Program Design and
• Implementations leading to successful third-party certification
• Experience with ISO Internal Auditing
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements including PCI/DSS, HIPAA,  SOX, and NIST 800-53
• Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
• Risk and Compliance Management 
• ITGC/ITAC Controls Testing
• GRC Tools
• Policy and Procedure Development 
• Third-Party/Vendor Security Assessments
• Privacy Compliance (GDPR, CCPA) 
• Over 14 years of experience providing Information Security expertise in North America, European Union, and United Arab Emirates