Eric Wilkens Ph.d.

Eric Wilkens, Ph.D., CISSP, has a diverse work experience in the field of cybersecurity. Eric is currently serving as the Director of Cybersecurity at Arvig since July 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Cybersecurity Engineer at Arvig from April 2019. From August 2015 to April 2019, Eric served as a System Engineer III at the same company.

Before joining Arvig, Eric worked as an Instructor at Minnesota State Community and Technical College for a period of ten years, from June 2005 to December 2015. Eric began their professional career at Comercial Federal Bank as a LAN Engineer from February 2002 to June 2005. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Information Security Specialist at Commercial Federal Bank from August 1998 to February 2002.

Throughout their career, Eric has gained valuable experience in cybersecurity, information security, and system engineering, making him a highly skilled professional in the field.

Eric Wilkens, Ph.D., CISSP has a strong educational background in information technology and related fields. Eric obtained a Ph.D. in Information Technology from Capella University, graduating in 2013. Prior to that, they earned a Master's degree in Computer Information Systems from Bellevue University, completing their studies in 2002. In 1997, they received another Master's degree, this time in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. Eric'sundergraduate degree is a Bachelor's in Management, which they obtained from Bellevue University in 1994.

Aside from their degrees, Eric has also obtained various certifications. These include the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)², which they earned in March 2018. Eric also holds certifications from CompTIA, Cisco, and VMware, such as CompTIA PenTest+ ce Certification, CCNA Routing and Switching, Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Ops (CCNA Cyber Ops), and Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA). In addition, they have earned multiple certifications from GIAC Certifications and GIAC Advisory Board. Eric's commitment to ongoing education and professional development is evident through their numerous certifications and achievements in the field of information technology.