Dennis Hackney PhD
About Dennis Hackney PhD
Dennis Hackney, PhD, is the Cyber Engineering and Innovation OT Infrastructure Team Lead at Chevron and an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University School of Law, with over 20 years of experience in IT and OT cybersecurity.
Title
Dennis Hackney, PhD serves as the Cyber Engineering and Innovation OT Infrastructure Team Lead at Chevron. His responsibilities include leading the infrastructure team in cyber engineering and innovation for operational technology (OT) environments.
Current Employer
Dennis Hackney, PhD currently holds the position of Cyber Engineering and Innovation OT Infrastructure Team Lead at Chevron. His role involves leading initiatives in cyber engineering and developing innovative solutions for OT infrastructure. He also works as an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University School of Law, contributing to the academic environment in Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
Previous Experience
Dennis Hackney has accumulated extensive experience in the field of cybersecurity over more than 20 years. He has worked at various reputable organizations, including ABS Group where he served as Senior Technical Advisor, Industrial Cybersecurity, and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) where he was a Manager of Cyber Security. Dennis also held roles at Accenture and Cimation as an ICS Cybersecurity Consultant. Additionally, he has experience in roles such as Principal Security Engineer at I-ASSURE, LLC and Assistant Supervisor Network Operations Center at Madison River Communications. His early career began at Midwest Medical Repair as a Medical Equipment Technician.
Educational Background
Dennis Hackney, PhD, has a robust educational background that complements his professional experience. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from Capella University. He also holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Southeastern Louisiana University. In addition, he holds an Applied Science degree in General Education from Community College of the Air Force.
Industry Expertise
Dennis Hackney has vast expertise in IT and OT cybersecurity, specializing in developing and implementing tailored cybersecurity programs for industrial environments. His experience includes designing cybersecurity services and deliverables for a wide range of industries and supporting advancements in compliance and technological solutions in the cybersecurity field. His career spans over two decades, demonstrating a deep commitment and contribution to cybersecurity.