Dr. Klipstein has knowledge of space, maritime, and cyberspace policy, U.S. Army programs and policies, as well as cybersecurity in government and commercial markets. Prior to joining Baker Donelson, Dr. Klipstein served in the U.S. Army, where he obtained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and received his Ph.D. from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. He later served as the Director of International Cybersecurity Policy for the National Security Council.

Dr. Klipstein is an executive cyberspace leader and network engineer with 15 years of strategic and operational experience in the cybersecurity and national security landscapes, focusing on risk management. He is recognized as a technology and policy professional who communicates effectively with senior government and C-suite leaders, IT, and management teams across organizations and diverse sectors to direct, coordinate, and develop policy; identify strategic opportunities; oversee projects; manage and communicate risks to build consensus; and deliver on-time results.

Dr. Klipstein's credentials include certificates for Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).