Gartner Expert

Carl Manion

Managing Vice President

I lead a global team of analysts who research the emerging cybersecurity technologies and trends. We strive to provide security technology product leaders and investors with unique, high-value research and indispensable advice on leveraging emerging security technologies and trends to create and deliver highly successful products and services.

Previous experience

Prior to joining Gartner, I held several different executive-level leadership and senior management positions

where I focused on security consulting and managed security services. I've helped clients with a wide range of challenges such as Attack Surface Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Threat Hunting, Security Testing, Security Operations and Security Program Development.

Professional background

Booz Allen Hamilton, Principal Director, Attack Surface Management Services, 2 years

Optiv Security, Senior Director, Vulnerability Management & Remediation Services , 1 years

Secureworks, Senior Director, SIEM & Security Operations Services, 4 years

Areas of coverage
  • Advance Product and Services Strategy

  • Emerging Technologies and Trends Impact on Products and Services

  • Create New Revenue Potential

Education

MS in Computer Information Systems, University of Phoenix

BS in Engineering & Management, Clarkson University

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Investors - understanding emerging security technologies & trends and identifying market disruptors

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Product Leaders - developing strategies and plans for monetizing emerging security technologies & trends

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Product Leaders - integrating emerging security technologies into product roadmaps and service portfolios

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Product Leaders - developing and offering security services (consulting, professional, and managed security services)

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Product Leaders - developing go-to-market strategies and tactics, including target positioning, messaging, and marketing strategies