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Ronald Hicks
Chief Information Officer
Professional Overview
Mr. RC Hicks is an IT Security Professional with over Fifteen years of professional experience. Eight of those years has been spent managing and implementing enterprise level projects including Information Security Strategy Design, Security Process Framework, Policies Development, Information Security Awareness Programs, Implementation and Design of IT and Security Systems testing and monitoring. RC is a risk management and IV&V specialist with practical experience in identification, authorization, data recovery and system test and evaluation.
Mr. Hicks has advanced degrees and certificates from Morgan State University, Bowie State University and the University of Maryland. In addition, he holds a Master’s in Cybersecurity from Capitol College and certifications in cyber tools such as Access Data, Qualys Guard and EnCase.
He believes on a direct approach and has excelled with managing cybersecurity projects, resource management and staff allocations in support of budgets, dependencies and deliverables. He has planned technical activities that include system integration activities, testing systems, certification and accreditation, continuous monitoring, Fed Ramp implementation and participation within lifecycle activities for multiple agencies including the SEC, TSA, HLS and several local and county agencies.
Mr. Hicks’ professional strengths include Information Security Project Management, Information Security Program Management, CMMC, Cybersecurity Strategic Planning, Security Process Improvements, InfoSec Configuration.
Educational Qualification
Ron holds advanced degrees in cybersecurity and information technology from institutions including Morgan State University, Bowie State University, the University of Maryland, and Capitol Technology University, where he earned a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity.He also maintains hands-on expertise with industry-standard security tools such as AccessData, QualysGuard, and EnCase, supporting both investigative and defensive security operations.
Work Experience
With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and risk management, Ron (R.C.) Hicks has supported enterprise and government organizations in designing, validating, and managing secure systems. His background spans security program implementation, Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), and compliance-driven security operations across complex environments.