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	John Kindervag Principal Analyst

Research Coverage

Data Classification, Data-Centric Security, Encryption, Enterprise Firewalls, Information Leak Prevention, Information Protection, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Optimize security architectures and technologies for future flexibility, Personal Firewalls, Regulations & Legislation, Security & Risk, Security Appliances, Security Architecture, Security Configuration Management, Security Event Management, Security Operations, Security Performance Management, Security Program Governance, Security Services, Security Standards, Regulations, & Legislation, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Vulnerability & Threat Management

Research Focus

John serves Security & Risk Professionals. He is a leading expert on wireless security, network security, security information management, and PCI data security.

Previous Work Experience

John is a 25-year veteran of the high-tech world. He holds numerous industry certifications, including CISSP, CEH, QSA, and CCNA. Prior to joining Forrester, John was the senior security architect with security consultancy Vigilar, and he started the security practice for a Cisco Gold VAR, Flair Data Systems, where he was a principal security consultant. He has particular expertise in the areas of wireless security, intrusion detection and prevention, and voice-over-IP hacking. He has been interviewed and published in numerous magazines, including Hospitality Technology Magazine, SecurityFocus.com, and Techtarget.com. John has spoken at many security conferences and events, including ToorCon, ShmoCon, and InfoSec World.

Education

John has a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the University of Iowa.

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Languages Spoken

English