John is the Director of Cybersecurity Research and Lead Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts. John covers multiple cybersecurity and identity management topics, drawing upon his years of experience as a security specialist in both Fortune 500 companies and tech startups. John develops research strategies, conducts research, and advises enterprises on security architecture as well as security and identity management vendors on their product and service roadmaps. He has participated in technical standards development and was named an OASIS Distinguished Contributor in 2014. John regularly participates in KuppingerCole events and is often invited to speak at industry and security vendor events.