Gartner Expert

Aaron Lord

Sr Director Analyst

Aaron Lord is a Sr. Director Analyst covering software engineering security, DevSecOps, supply chain security, API security, and vulnerability management.

Previous experience

Aaron's experience ranges from penetration testing web applications, performing architecture and design review, threat modeling, vulnerability management, bug bounty management, and security automation.

Professional background

Vimeo, Application Security Engineer, 2 years

Workday, Application Security Engineer, 2 years

Zappos.com, Application Security Engineer, 6 years

Areas of coverage
  • Security of Applications and Data

  • Software Engineering Practices

  • Cybersecurity Leadership

  • Software Engineering Leadership

  • Build and Optimize Cybersecurity Programs

Education

SANS GIAC WebApp Penetration testing

SANS SEC 540 Cloud Security and DevOps Automation

SANS SEC 560 Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

01

How to mitigate software supply chain risks as enterprises become more reliant on open-source components and third-party APIs.

02

How can software engineering leaders integrate security into the software development life cycle without stifling innovation.

03

How to select the right DevSecOps tools for secure software delivery.

04

How can software engineering leaders measure the maturity and impact of an application security program.

05

How can software engineering leaders improve security culture to improve secure coding practices.