We’re an independent industry analyst and communications consulting firm

Since launching in 2005, we’ve worked with visionary vendors and top security executives to produce forward-thinking programs and research reports. Our exclusive programs drive peer-to-peer information sharing through meetings and roundtables. Our research reports and advisory white papers guide organizations to improve their strategies for protecting information and managing cyber risks.

Our approach is unique. We combine deep subject matter expertise in security and compliance with the ability to frame problems and solutions in business terms – from an executive perspective.

Subject Matter Expertise

We analyze the major trends that impact information security strategies:

  • Advances in technology
    • Cloud, mobile, Big Data, IoT
  • Changes in the business environment
    • Board-level priorities, geopolitical and economic issues
  • Shifting global regulations and standards
    • Privacy, breach notification, cyber security
  • Evolution of the threat landscape
    • Major breaches, attack methods and defenses

We also look at key developments in creating effective security programs:

  • Threat management
    • Intelligence, monitoring, incident response/resiliency
  • Reporting
    • Reporting to executive leadership and Board
  • Optimizing investments
    • Managing a portfolio of security technology and talent
  • Risk management
    • Risk evaluation, third-party assessments, policy and compliance
  • Security architecture and operations
    • Controls design and implementation
  • Stakeholders
    • Working with the business, educating end users, training developers

With an extensive history of tracking the key trends, we have rare insight into what’s ahead.

Executive Perspective 

We’ve been working with CISOs and C-level security executives for years. We’ve been there as their challenges and responsibilities have grown. We know what matters to them, whose opinions they value, and how to get the information they need.

Trusted by Security Leaders

We’ve gained the trust of Fortune 500 and Global 1000 security executives, and built an unrivalled professional network  of security leaders. We collaborate with CISOs to produce highly-regarded programs. Top security executives and other SMEs also share their insights, lessons learned, and ideas openly with us by contributing to our research reports.

“Thank you again for your outstanding work.
As always, you did a stellar job. You get it — both the content and how to communicate it. We’re fortunate to work with someone of your talent.”

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