Sponsor: Symantec
Featured Analyst Firm: Gartner, Inc.
Speaker: Peter Firstbrook
Type: Video (10 minutes)
Many of today’s successful organizations are converging their security and operations management to overcome the increasing challenges of the threat landscape. But what efficiencies do these organizations gain by merging these disciplines? Is it right for your organization, and if so, how do you get started?
In this program, Peter Firstbrook, Research Director at Gartner looks at the convergence of security and operations management and discuss why more and more companies are focusing on an integrated approach to reduce costs and manage complexity. You’ll learn about the organizational issues you need to consider before converging security and operations. And you’ll get expert next-step recommendations.
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About Peter Firstbrook
Peter Firstbrook is a leading authority on anti-malware and anti-spam. As a research director with Gartner, Mr. Firstbrook is responsible for all topics related to the endpoint security market and secure Web and e-mail gateway markets. He helps companies select strategic technology vendors and products, negotiate the best product price, and implement best practices. Before joining Meta Group in May 1997, Mr. Firstbrook was a financial analyst, implemented retail and branch office networks, developed software for tax reporting/invoicing programs, and was a database administrator.
