Ben Klausner's Endorsements

Senior Architect at Microsoft

“Ben is a technical content expert with a breadth of background experience. Ben helped formulate our strategy in developing a public key infrastructure service, then helped define and drive the engineering, implementation, and compliance alignment aspects of the effort. His expertise and flexibility enabled us to launch this service in record time and meet the aggressive needs of a new strategic online service business. An additional benefit of his effort was that the organization has now developed a PKI competency, which lays the foundation for the possibility of launching a multi-purpose PKI service for more online services consumption. Ben would be a valuable asset to any organization focused on technology and results.” July 11, 2009

Lead Authentication Architect at Boeing Commercial Aircraft

“Ben has deep knowledge of all things security. It was always a pleasure to work with him.” July 12, 2009

Ludwin Fuchs , Advanced Computing Tech , The Boeing Company worked with Ben at Boeing Commercial Aircraft

“Ben Klausner It has been a pleasure to have worked directly with Ben for the past several years and by association for many more. Ben served as the security architect for the Boeing 787, developing the core security architecture for the aircraft’s wireless Crew Information System. In that role he represented Boeing in the negotiation of international standard development and presentation of the core network security with customer airlines and those considering the 787. Throughout my time working with Ben he was articulate, accurate and professional, always providing what was needed, when it was needed. Moreover, he was one step ahead of the issues and problems. Without question Ben was a valuable team member who made a significant contribution.” May 21, 2007

Bruce Jackson , Business and Technical Development , Boeing Commercial Aircraft worked directly with Ben at Boeing Commercial Aircraft

Senior Consultant at AT&T Wireless

“Ben is a seasoned security professional, with strong technical skills, who provides valuable services to his clients.” December 14, 2005

Michael Sines , Director - Security Technologies , Covestic, Inc. managed Ben at ATTWS (Covestic)

“Ben and I worked together on a couple of vulnerability management projects, and I found Ben to be knowledgable in operational security vulnerabilities and able to communicate his concern regarding specific security issues in a way that was convincing. Ben's committment to establishing himself as a valuable security resource shows in his work.” April 18, 2005

Jim Corio , Sr. Security Analyst , AT&T Wireless worked with Ben at ATTWS (Covestic)

“Ben has a great depth of knowledge in the security. He is very resourceful and will diligently research issues unknown to him. He is very proactive with out of the box solutions to problems and he presented his ideas to me in a very well thought out manner. Ben is a quick learner and is not afraid to point out the pitfalls of any particular directions or plan.” February 27, 2005

Vanessa Pegueros , IT Director, AT&T Wireless managed Ben indirectly at ATTWS (Covestic)

“Ben brings a good combination of security technology experience and skills and a conscientious approach to designing solutions. I appreciated Ben's focus on designing solutions that were appropriate to the business problems at hand.” February 4, 2005

Thomas Enochs Senior Consultant / Engagement Director , Covestic managed Ben indirectly at ATTWS (Covestic)

“Ben did a great job on the project, and was always willing to do what it took to get the job done.” February 3, 2005

Noah Van Loen , Senior Consultant / Engagement Director , Covestic managed Ben at ATTWS (Covestic)

“Ben is very skilled and very thorough at analyzing systems and diagnosing problems. We have worked several analyses together. He often produces a fresh outlook, which helps produce better solutions.” February 3, 2005

Dave Bailey Senior Scientist, Covestic worked directly with Ben at ATTWS (Covestic)

“Ben has a broad ranging background in everything from security issues and solutions to Unix/Linux operating systems. Because of his experience, not only is he in demand by the client, his fellow consultants also call on him time and time again.” May 2, 2004

Bruce Christofferson Senior Consultant worked directly with Ben at ATTWS (Covestic)

Senior Infrastructure Architect/Manager at IBM

“I worked side-to-side with Ben for close to 5 years at IBM in Austin TX. Having participated in or driven many of the activities above, I can vouch for his experience.” July 6, 2004

Jason Hernandez , Lead Network Architect & Engineer. , IBM
worked directly with Ben at IBM

	Senior Architect at Microsoft “Ben is a technical content expert with a breadth of background experience. Ben helped formulate our strategy in developing a public key infrastructure service, then helped define and drive the engineering, implementation, and compliance alignment aspects of the effort. His expertise and flexibility enabled us to launch this service in record time and meet the aggressive needs of a new strategic online service business. An additional benefit of his effort was that the organization has now developed a PKI competency, which lays the foundation for the possibility of launching a multi-purpose PKI service for more online services consumption. Ben would be a valuable asset to any organization focused on technology and results.” July 11, 2009 Top qualities: Personable , Expert , High Integrity Chris Jeffords, Program Manager, Microsoft hired Ben as a Architect in 2008 Lead Authentication Architect at Boeing Commercial Aircraft “Ben has deep knowledge of all things security. It was always a pleasure to work with him.” July 12, 2009 Ludwin Fuchs , Advanced Computing Tech , The Boeing Company worked with Ben at Boeing Commercial Aircraft “Ben Klausner It has been a pleasure to have worked directly with Ben for the past several years and by association for many more. Ben served as the security architect for the Boeing 787, developing the core security architecture for the aircraft’s wireless Crew Information System. In that role he represented Boeing in the negotiation of international standard development and presentation of the core network security with customer airlines and those considering the 787. Throughout my time working with Ben he was articulate, accurate and professional, always providing what was needed, when it was needed. Moreover, he was one step ahead of the issues and problems. Without question Ben was a valuable team member who made a significant contribution.” May 21, 2007 Bruce Jackson , Business and Technical Development , Boeing Commercial Aircraft worked directly with Ben at Boeing Commercial Aircraft Senior Consultant at AT&T Wireless “Ben is a seasoned security professional, with strong technical skills, who provides valuable services to his clients.” December 14, 2005 Michael Sines , Director - Security Technologies , Covestic, Inc. managed Ben at ATTWS (Covestic) “Ben and I worked together on a couple of vulnerability management projects, and I found Ben to be knowledgable in operational security vulnerabilities and able to communicate his concern regarding specific security issues in a way that was convincing. Ben's committment to establishing himself as a valuable security resource shows in his work.” April 18, 2005 Jim Corio , Sr. Security Analyst , AT&T Wireless worked with Ben at ATTWS (Covestic) “Ben has a great depth of knowledge in the security. He is very resourceful and will diligently research issues unknown to him. He is very proactive with out of the box solutions to problems and he presented his ideas to me in a very well thought out manner. Ben is a quick learner and is not afraid to point out the pitfalls of any particular directions or plan.” February 27, 2005 Vanessa Pegueros , IT Director, AT&T Wireless managed Ben indirectly at ATTWS (Covestic) “Ben brings a good combination of security technology experience and skills and a conscientious approach to designing solutions. I appreciated Ben's focus on designing solutions that were appropriate to the business problems at hand.” February 4, 2005 Thomas Enochs Senior Consultant / Engagement Director , Covestic managed Ben indirectly at ATTWS (Covestic) “Ben did a great job on the project, and was always willing to do what it took to get the job done.” February 3, 2005 Noah Van Loen , Senior Consultant / Engagement Director , Covestic managed Ben at ATTWS (Covestic) “Ben is very skilled and very thorough at analyzing systems and diagnosing problems. We have worked several analyses together. He often produces a fresh outlook, which helps produce better solutions.” February 3, 2005 Dave Bailey Senior Scientist, Covestic worked directly with Ben at ATTWS (Covestic) “Ben has a broad ranging background in everything from security issues and solutions to Unix/Linux operating systems. Because of his experience, not only is he in demand by the client, his fellow consultants also call on him time and time again.” May 2, 2004 Bruce Christofferson Senior Consultant worked directly with Ben at ATTWS (Covestic) Senior Infrastructure Architect/Manager at IBM “I worked side-to-side with Ben for close to 5 years at IBM in Austin TX. Having participated in or driven many of the activities above, I can vouch for his experience.” July 6, 2004 Jason Hernandez , Lead Network Architect & Engineer. , IBM worked directly with Ben at IBM More Endorsements