Clifton Dickens

Clifton Dickens is an accomplished Information Security professional with extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations, currently serving as Information Security Manager at Virginia Housing since February 2020. Dickens has previously held positions including Sr. Information Security Analyst at SANS Institute, Information Security Officer at Virginia Information Technologies Agency, and Lead Auditor at Richmond City Public Schools. With a strong foundation in security management, auditing, and IT governance, Dickens specializes in network audits, disaster recovery planning, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Educationally, Dickens holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Averett University and possesses several professional certifications, including CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, GLEG, and GSTRT.