Rick Hansen

Rick Hansen is a Senior Security Consultant at Optiv Inc, specializing in architecting and engineering Splunk deployments for enterprise clients since June 2019. With a robust background in security engineering and consulting, Rick has extensive experience in implementing Splunk solutions, conducting assessments, and optimizing security controls across diverse industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology. Previous roles include Security Engineer at the University of Arkansas, Security Consultant at DXC Technology and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Network Security Engineer at Walmart, where Rick improved security monitoring capabilities. Rick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a focus on Information Systems from Emporia State University.