Spotlight on Dennis Parker
Meet UTSI Principal Consultant, Dennis Parker
This week we are putting UTSI Principal Consultant, Dennis Parker in the Spotlight.
HI DENNIS, TELL US HOW LONG YOU’VE BEEN WITH UTSI AND IN THE CYBERSECURITY INDUSTRY:
I have been with UTSI for a total of 15 years, but only a year in my present position. I have worked in process automation for more than 40 years, the last 14 years in OT Cybersecurity.
ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Helping clients review, improve, expand, and simplify cybersecurity for their OT systems.
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF CYBERSECURITY / HOW DO YOU SEE IT EVOLVING IN 5 YEARS:
I believe that the ultimate vision of OT Cybersecurity is that it be fully integrated into overall OT Risk Management, and that cyber risks and their potential real-world impacts are visible to the management and the engineers who are responsible for the safe, and profitable operation of their facilities.
TOP ASPIRATION (PROFESSIONAL OR PERSONAL):
To be the best husband, father, and friend that I can possibly be.
BIGGEST INFLUENCE:
Dr. Hanson, Professor and Advisor, College of Engineering – he taught me there is nothing I cannot achieve if I open my mind to all the possibilities.
FAVORITE SCI-FI HERO OR MARVEL MOVIE:
Tony Stark (Iron Man) – his only superpower is his mind.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants. – Issac Newton