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Wayne Hankins

Sr Director Analyst

Wayne is a Sr. Director Advisor. Wayne Hankins' area of focus revolves around mobile device threat prevention, IoT/OT Security, Mobile Network Security (4G & 5G), Zero Trust Architecture, SASE/SSE, SDWAN, Cloud Security (CNAPP, CASB, CSPM, & CWPP), and Ransomware.

Previous experience

Before joining Gartner, Wayne spent the last 25 years working in the Telecommunications and IT field. During that time, he built Enterprise WAN networks across the globe while utilizing security best practices. He also has 10 plus years of experience securing Mobile Devices (Routers, IoT, and Handsets).

Professional background

EDS, Application Support, 2 years

T-Mobile/ Sprint, Sr. Solutions Engineering Manager, 22 years

Areas of coverage
  • Infrastructure Security

  • Cybersecurity Leadership

Education

Masters of Engineering, Information Engineering and Management, University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

01

Executive briefing on Zero Trust Architecture and how it benefits their business

02

How ransomware effects business and the Executive's role in managing a ransomware attack.

03

Help Executives understand how to protect their business using Mobile Threat Detection (MTD) Solutions.

04

Work with Security Leaders on developing their Incident Response Plan and Playbooks.

05

Coach CISOs on developing Cybersecurity Strategies that align with their business.