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About Us
Philosophy
Altius means "higher" and it embodies our
philosophy of providing higher level risk
management, assessment, audit, and information security services.
Altius IT's consulting process
includes an understanding of your business,
the needs of your customers, and the broader
marketplace in which you operate. By
utilizing 30 years of IT assessment and
security experience, our innovative
ideas are a vital driver of client business
success.
Credentials and Certifications
Founded in 1993, members of the Altius IT staff
have performed over 1,000 assessments and audits
over a wide range of industries. We are experts in our
field as evidenced by the certifications listed
below. As Certified Information Systems
Auditors, we have the certifications and the
experience.
- Audit - Certified Information
Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Security - Certified Information
Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
Intrusion Security Pro
- Networks - Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- Connectivity - Cisco Certified
Network Administrator (CCNA)
- Processing - Certificate in Data
Processing (CDP)
Leadership and
Project Management
Each project is professionally managed by
Jim
Kelton who has 30 years of management,
audit, security, and
technical experience. His background
includes:
- President of Altius Information
Technologies, Inc. (1993 to present)
- Previously served as CIO for a subsidiary of
Phillip Morris (Fortune 10 company)
- Past President of NetTech - a nationwide
association of 800 IT companies
- Past President of APC - the Association of
Professional Consultants
- Senior Systems Analyst for
Burroughs Corporation (#2 computer manufacturer)
- Graduated 1st in his class with a M.S. in
MIS from the University of Arizona (#4 in the
U.S.)
- Leading IT authority featured on MSNBC
and in over 40 publications including The
Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Business
Week, The Los Angeles Times, and many others
- Security expert - presenter at the
National
Symposium on Cyber Crime (300+ attendees)
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