Martin McKeay

Career

Martin McKeay is an American computer security expert who has worked in the information security field across multiple roles in both product advocacy and industry evangelism. He is employed by Akamai Technologies as a Security Evangelist, a role in which he communicates security concepts and research to broader technical and business audiences. Prior to his work at Akamai, McKeay served as a product evangelist for StillSecure, a network security company.

McKeay holds the designation of Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), a credential associated with evaluating organizations' compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). He has been a vocal advocate for PCI DSS, promoting its adoption and importance within the security community.

Blogging and Media

McKeay is recognized as the author of one of the more widely read security blogs in the field. In 2006, he expanded his written presence by blogging for Computer World, bringing security commentary to a broader technology audience. Alongside his written work, he produces the Network Security Podcast, through which he discusses topics in network and information security. These media efforts have contributed to his standing as a communicator and educator within the cybersecurity community.

Public Speaking

McKeay has been a speaker at numerous security conferences throughout his career. His conference appearances include Hacker Halted, the RSA Conference, and DEF CON, three events that collectively represent a wide range of the security community — from professional enterprise security to independent and hacker-oriented audiences.