Gartner Expert

Eric Grenier

Sr Director Analyst

Eric Grenier works in the Technical Professionals Security Technology and Infrastructure team, focusing on Endpoint Security including endpoint protection and endpoint detection and response.

Eric's research and advisory supports clients implementing EPP and EDR tooling, securing endpoints and using tools like Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and strategies such as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Bring Your Own PC (BYOPC)that allows users to remain productive from wherever they work and be secure.

Mr. Grenier has over 19 years of experience in the IT industry, most recently at Yale University where he managed the Endpoint Engineering team.

Previous experience

Managed the endpoint engineering and public computing teams. Responsible for all endpoints on campus as well as the virtual desktop platform.

Professional background

Sysco Food Services of Connecticut, Help Desk Lead, 4 years

Yale University, Manager of Endpoint Engineering and Public Computing, 13 years

Areas of coverage
  • Digital Workplace for Technical Professionals

  • Security Technology and Infrastructure for Technical Professionals

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from Southern Connecticut State University

Master's of Science in Computer Information Technology from Central Connecticut State University

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

01

Endpoint protection platforms (EPP) Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

02

Defending the enterprise against ransomware attacks

03

Mobile device security and management (UEM, Mobile Device Management, MTD)

04

Protecting enterprise environments against the threat of advanced malware

05

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Protections and Policies