Gartner Expert

Johnny Walters

Sr Director Analyst

Johnny Walters is a research and advisory analyst with the Gartner for Technical Professionals team, focusing on Application Security.

Strengths include secure coding practices, generative AI for secure code creation, application threat modeling, web application vulnerability testing, external attack surface management, and application API security.

Additionally, strong with Application Security testing tools (SAST/SCA/DAST), configurations, and best practices.

Previous experience

Web Application Security Management

Front-end Web Development Production Support

Professional background

Abercrombie, Senior Production Support Developer, 2 years

Ascena Retail Group, Application Security Manager, 6 years

Areas of coverage
  • Security of Applications and Data

  • Software Engineering for Technical Professionals

  • Software Engineering Practices

  • Cybersecurity Leadership

Education

Major: Computer Science, Ohio University

Minor: Spanish, Ohio University

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

01

Secure Code Governance with Static Analysis tools

02

Web Vulnerability Risk Reduction with Dynamic Analysis tools

03

PCI DSS4.0 6.4.3 Compliance for Payment Page Javascript

04

Implementing and Maintaining DevSecOps Initiatives