Dana Hawkins

Dana Hawkins is a seasoned cybersecurity and network engineering professional with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing security solutions. Currently serving as a Senior Technical Consultant at AHEAD and a Network Security Engineer II at vCORE Technology Partners, Dana specializes in Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet technologies. Previous roles include Global Director of Security Services at Proficio, where oversight of managed detection and response services was a key responsibility, and Network Architect at KORE1, focusing on firewall deployment and SD-WAN implementation. Dana's career began in the United States Navy as an Information Technology Petty Officer, providing critical support for classified networks. Educational qualifications include an AA in Information Technology/Networking from the University of Phoenix.