James is one out of only 138 others worldwide to earn this credential.
Rochester, NY, June 11, 2024 - LMT Technology Solutions is proud to announce that James Keeler, CISSP, Senior Cybersecurity Architect, has earned the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Registered Practitioner Advanced (CMMC-RPA) credential from The CyberAB, the official accreditation body for the CMMC ecosystem appointed by the Department of Defense.
The CMMC-RPA is an advanced designation that qualifies James to provide consulting services to companies seeking compliance with the CMMC, a unified cybersecurity standard that will be required for all Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
"Achieving the CMMC-RPA designation demonstrates James’ deep expertise in cybersecurity and the CMMC framework," commended Mihai Vieru, President of LMT. "Held by only 137 other practitioners globally, this credential will be invaluable as we support clients through the process of meeting the DoD's heightened security requirements for safeguarding sensitive data."
As a CMMC-RPA, James has proven to be qualified to advise organizations through CMMC Level 2, which encompasses comprehensive cybersecurity practices to protect CUI. His knowledge spans CMMC controls, assessment procedures, and implementation guidance.
Achieving the CMMC-RPA designation demonstrates James’
deep expertise in cybersecurity and the CMMC framework.
When asked about his accomplishment, James Keeler responded, “Access to one of the few RPAs gives LMT the ability to assist members of the defense industrial base (DIB) in preparing for CMMC Level 2 certification audits with confidence that they’re receiving guidance from personnel qualified in DIB cybersecurity requirements, as recognized by the body responsible for the certification audits.”
LMT Technology Solutions is a Managed Services Provider headquartered in Rochester, NY that offers comprehensive technology services to businesses across various industries. As an SSAE 18 SOC 2 Type II certified company, LMT provides secure and compliant IT management, cloud computing, business analytics, cybersecurity, and vCIO solutions. With a focus on leading, managing, and transforming their clients' technology needs, LMT enables organizations to leverage modern IT to drive productivity, profitability, and competitiveness.
James Keeler, CISSP, CMMC-RPA
Senior Cybersecurity Architect
James Keeler has been with LMT Technology Solutions since 2013. As a founding member of LMT's Cybersecurity department, James brings exceptional expertise in designing, maintaining, and managing robust cybersecurity programs. James's unique ability to navigate the intersection of legal, technical, regulatory, and psychological aspects of cybersecurity allows him to serve as a valuable asset to his vCISO clients.
