Darrell Hawkins

Darrell Hawkins has extensive experience in information security and cybersecurity. Darrell currently holds the position of Lead Cybersecurity Architect at Delta Dental of California since 2018. Prior to this, they worked at FIS as the Vice President of Security Architecture from 2016 to 2018 and as a Senior Information Security Architect from 2015 to 2016. Darrell also served as an Information Security Advisor at Assurant in 2015 and as an Information Security Manager at Cable & Wireless Communications from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in their career, they were the Manager of Information Security Services at MEDNAX from 2012 to 2014. Darrell has also held positions at Interval International, Spirit Airlines, IVAX | TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Sprint Corporate Security, and TWM Associates, Inc. Darrell'sroles in these positions included responsibilities such as architecting and deploying security infrastructure, managing firewalls, and providing certification and accreditation support. Overall, Darrell Hawkins has a breadth of experience in various aspects of information security and has worked for a diverse range of organizations.

Darrell Hawkins has a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Darrell also attended Archbishop Spalding High School, but no degree or field of study information is provided. In terms of certifications, Darrell has obtained the CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler), GCWN (GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator), PCI ISA (Payment Card Industry Internal Security Assessor), and PCIP (Payment Card Industry Professional) certifications.