Dirk Albert Wilken

Dirk Albert Wilken is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as a Cyber Security Manager at Smollan since May 2022. Previously, Dirk held roles as a Security Engineer and Information Security Analyst at JUMO.WORLD, where projects included implementing Identity as a Service (IaaS) and deploying Forcepoint DLP. Prior experience includes working as a Senior Systems Administrator at SILICON OVERDRIVE, managing Mimecast accounts and Active Directory environments; an IT Network Administrator at IDS Fund Services, where a remote disaster recovery site was established; and an internship at Nedbank focusing on PC upgrades and troubleshooting. Dirk's educational credentials include a Certificate in AWS Security Speciality, a CISSP certification, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems (Systems Security), among others.