Contributors and References

MICHAEL O'NEIL

Lead Research Analyst - Cybersecurity

A frequent keynote speaker and author of several books and hundreds of reports, Michael is one of the world's most accomplished IT industry analysts. He brings a multi-faceted understanding of how IT functions in a business context, as well as the ubiquitous requirement for effective security practices, to Stratascale's cybersecurity business.

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JOSEPH KARPENKO

Lead Technical Advisor - Cybersecurity

Joe leads Stratascale technical client security and risk strategy conversations, and provides guidance from market analysis and assessments focused on business, technical, and use case intelligence using practical experience and insights. 

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RYAN BENSON

Director - Security Operations Advisory Services

An expert in cybersecurity operations, Ryan possesses more than 15 years of industry experience and the unique ability to blend both technical and leadership skills to build highly functional security operations teams. Ryan's team focuses on new, innovative solutions and services that can foster more effective threat detection and response for our customers.

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MICHAEL WILCOX

Chief Information Security Officer - Field

Michael acts as a peer and advisor to Stratascale’s executive-level cyber leaders to develop programs and centers of excellence for IT security services including forensics, incident response, education and awareness programs, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, data loss prevention, enterprise information security architecture, compliance, encryption, identity and access management, and disaster recovery.

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Works Cited

Bonchek, Mark, and Chris Fussell. “Decision Making, Top Gun Style.” Harvard Business Review, 12 Sept. 2013. hbr.org/2013/09/decision-making-top-gun-style.

Contu, Ruggero, et al. Gartner Group, 2021, Emerging Technologies: Critical Insights for External Attack Surface Management. www.gartner.com/document/3999568.

Driver, Mark, et al. Gartner Group, 2021, Emerging Technologies: AI in Security Attack Detection. www.gartner.com/document/4001435.

Kim, Elizabeth, and Ruggero Contu. Gartner Group, 2021, Competitive Landscape: Digital Risk Protection Services. www.gartner.com/document/4007309.

Lewis, Sarah. “OODA Loop.” SearchCIO, TechTarget, searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/OODA-loop.

Rakheja, Swati, et al. Gartner Group, 2021, Emerging Technologies: Tech Innovators in AI in Attack Detection — Demand Side. www.gartner.com/document/4007856.