Ken has spent over 25 years in IT leadership, serving in roles from technical support to CIO for organizations as large as 23,000 employees. He founded NorthStar Technology Group in 2000 to help regulated organizations build secure, compliant, and operationally resilient technology environments.
Ken holds the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) credential from ISACA and is the co-author of the Amazon best-seller Cyber Attack Prevention: Why Your IT Department Must Partner with a Third-Party Cyber Security Firm. He has been quoted in industry publications including eWeek and DM News, and NorthStar has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list in both 2024 and 2025.
Ken is a frequent speaker on cybersecurity, compliance, and AI adoption for healthcare organizations, law firms, DoD contractors, and financial institutions.
Credentials & Recognition
CISM
Certified Information Security Manager (ISACA)
Inc. 5000
#3837 in 2024, #2393 in 2025
MSP 500
Channel Futures, multiple years
Published Author
Cyber Attack Prevention (Amazon best-seller)
25+ Years
IT leadership, from technical support to CIO
Speaker
HCCA presenter, webinar host
Industries Served
Published Work
Cyber Attack Prevention
Why Your IT Department Must Partner with a Third-Party Cyber Security Firm
Amazon Best-Seller
Ken co-authored this practical guide to help business leaders understand why internal IT teams alone cannot adequately protect against modern cyber threats, and how partnering with specialized security firms creates a stronger defense posture.
Press & Citations
Ken has been quoted as an expert source in industry publications including eWeek and DM News, covering topics ranging from cybersecurity best practices to managed IT strategies for regulated organizations.