Drea London Petter
About Drea London Petter
Drea London Petter is the Global VP of DFIR at SentinelOne, based in Orlando, Florida, with extensive experience in digital forensics and incident response.
Current Title and Role
Drea London Petter currently serves as the Global Vice President, Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) at SentinelOne. Operating out of Orlando, Florida, Drea leads the global incident response team, focusing on breach response, reverse engineering, advanced threat hunting, and insider threat investigations. This role builds on extensive expertise in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
Professional Experience at SentinelOne
Drea London Petter joined SentinelOne in 2021 first serving as the Sr. Director for Vigilance and DFIR. In this position for one year, Drea played a significant role in fortifying the cybersecurity posture of clients. Following this tenure, Drea was promoted to Global Vice President, DFIR, where Drea continues to lead top-tier incident response initiatives and cybersecurity strategies.
Previous Roles in Cybersecurity
Before joining SentinelOne, Drea held notable positions at several high-profile companies. At Wyndham Destinations from 2018 to 2021, Drea served as a Senior Director in the Cybersecurity division. Prior to that, Drea worked at VMware from 2015 to 2018, progressing through roles such as Sr. Security Incident Response and Forensic Engineer, Staff Incident Response Engineer, and Sr. Manager of the Global Incident Response Team. Drea's early experience includes roles at Stroz Friedberg, Arsenal Security Group, IBM ISS Emergency Response Team, and as a Digital Forensic Examiner in the United States Air Force.
Educational Background and Expertise
Drea London Petter studied at the University of Indianapolis, laying the foundation for a notable career in cybersecurity and digital forensics. With numerous presentations at esteemed conferences such as DEFCON and The Defense Cyber Crime Conference, Drea has established a strong reputation in the cybersecurity community. Drea’s expertise encompasses a wide range of services including breach response, reverse engineering, advanced threat hunting, and insider threat investigations.
Presentations and Speaking Engagements
Drea London Petter has shared expertise on prominent platforms such as DEFCON and The Defense Cyber Crime Conference multiple times. These presentations have highlighted Drea’s extensive knowledge and experience in the fields of digital forensics and incident response, contributing to the broader community's understanding and approaches to cybersecurity challenges.