Brian Kelly is Chief Security Officer at Rackspace, responsible for protecting the company and its customers from the constantly-evolving risks and threats that exist in the IT world, as well as focusing on the physical security of Rackspace facilities. He has more than 35 years of experience, beginning in the United States Air Force, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
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