M.K. Palmore CISSP

M.K. Palmore is the Founder & Principal Advisor at Apogee Global RMS, an enterprise risk management firm providing assessments in cybersecurity, physical security and safety, strategy consulting, leader development and executive search. Apogee equips organizations to manage complex risks while developing resilient, forward-looking leadership.

M.K.’s 35-year career spans the U.S. military, federal law enforcement and the private sector, making him a trusted advisor at the intersection of risk, strategy and leadership. His path began at the United States Naval Academy and as a U.S. Marine Corps officer.

He later served in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), rising into senior leadership and overseeing one of the world’s premier cybersecurity investigative teams. Transitioning to the private sector, M.K. held executive roles at two leading global cybersecurity and technology firms, where he gained critical insight into managing enterprise risk at scale and bridging the gap between security, strategy and the boardroom.

Recognizing the need for integrated expertise, he founded Apogee Global RMS. The firm provides board-level advisory services, risk assessment & solutions and leadership development programs that help organizations strengthen defenses, refine strategies and build resilient leaders.