Ken St. Cyr is a Senior Security Architect at Microsoft, specializing in security and identity systems. Ken is a 23-year industry veteran, consulting with a broad range of organizations to design and deliver numerous large and complex identity and security solutions. In addition to being a Microsoft Certified Master in Directory Services and Advanced Infrastructure, Ken has written for TechNet Magazine, Windows IT Pro Magazine, and Sybex.

In his leisure, Ken enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. As a lifelong learner and avid technology enthusiast, he enjoys researching the latest technologies and picking them apart to understand how they work. Above all, Ken is most enthusiastic about teaching and instructing others to realize their passion through the magic of software.