# Keith Palumbo

> Keith Palumbo is the co-founder and former CEO of Auguria, a cybersecurity data company he founded with Chris Coulter in 2022. A Syracuse University and Cornell Law School graduate, he previously co-founded Skout Forensics, acquired by Cylance in 2012, and held legal and cross-functional operating responsibilities at Cylance. His published work argues for preparing and prioritizing security data so people and AI can use it effectively.

- **Role:** Co-Founder of Auguria, Inc. (former CEO)
- **Organizations:** Auguria, Inc., Skout Forensics, Cylance, Cyvatar.ai Inc.
- **Education:** Syracuse University, Juris Doctor (JD), Cornell Law School
- **Known for:** Co-founded Skout Forensics, which Cylance acquired in 2012., Helped build contracting and other operating functions at Cylance during its growth., Co-founded Auguria, backed by SYN Ventures and SentinelOne’s S Ventures.

## Career timeline

- **2003** — Graduated from Cornell Law School with a JD.
- **2009** — Met Chris Coulter on a trade-secrets investigation in Los Angeles.
- **2010** — Co-founded Skout Forensics with Coulter.
- **2012** — Skout Forensics was acquired by Cylance; Palumbo went on to hold legal and operating responsibilities there.
- **2015** — Identified as Cylance vice president of legal affairs in an October interview.
- **2022** — Co-founded Auguria with Coulter.
- **2023** — SYN Ventures records its initial funding of Auguria.
- **2024** — Auguria emerged from stealth; Palumbo published his account of its origins in October.
- **2025** — As CEO in March, discussed full sales availability and channel plans; current leadership subsequently lists Jessvin Thomas as CEO.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Skout Forensics, which Cylance acquired in 2012.
- Helped build contracting and other operating functions at Cylance during its growth.
- Co-founded Auguria, backed by SYN Ventures and SentinelOne’s S Ventures.

## Latest updates

- **2025-03** — Discussed Auguria’s channel-led sales plans in a March 19 interview.
- **2025-03** — Published a March 25 essay on security data hygiene.

## Links

- Website: https://auguria.io/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-palumbo-7b997930

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Last updated: 2026-10-20