Heidi Shey,

Heidi Shey

Principal Analyst

Heidi Shey is a principal analyst at Forrester where she leads Forrester’s research on data security. Heidi guides security leaders and tech executives at enterprise and government organizations in applying a Zero Trust, data-centric approach to securing data. She advises in areas such as sensitive data discovery and classification, data loss prevention, data security platforms, secure communications solutions, privacy preserving technologies, other data-centric security controls, and post-quantum security. Her research coverage also includes cyber insurance and customer-facing breach notification and response.

Research Coverage

Planned Research

What research can you expect from Forrester in the next 12 months? Updated biweekly, our publishing plan will keep you current with market and technology trends. Use the link below to download a list of our upcoming research.

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May 14th, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Webinar

What’s The Buzz: RSAC Conference 2025

If you couldn’t attend RSAC Conference 2025 (or even if you did), the Forrester Security & Risk Team has you covered. Join us for a roundtable on the key themes from the conference, takeaways from the show floor, and insights from some of the biggest sessions.Key takeaways: Learn about the most prominent technology and security themes at the conference.Discover which products and markets are dominating the show floor (and which ones have gone quiet).Hear our takeaways from the RSAC Innovation Sandbox.Explore expo trends: animals, nostalgia, and experiences.Target audience level: all levels
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September 9th, 2025 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM Webinar

Top Emerging Technologies For 2025: Quantum Security

Accelerate innovation with deeper insights about why quantum security is important, when it will likely pay off, and how others are using it. Learn the latest expert insights, practical tips, and key steps you and your team can take with this rapidly evolving technology. Quantum security can potentially protect sensitive information and secure communications against quantum attacks over a long-term horizon. Join this session to learn more about how this technology will mature and steps you can take to maximize your investment in it.Key takeaways: Learn about the threats posed by quantum computing to current cryptography.Understand the development of quantum-safe encryption methods.Explore research and advancements.Target audience level: all levels
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