About
Principal Analyst John Grady uses his nearly 20 years of IT vendor and analyst experience to help clients identify and understand key market trends, refine their messaging, and be more successful in the marketplace.
Prior to joining Enterprise Strategy Group, John spent four years at Symantec, where he was responsible for market insights and analytics supporting product, go-to-market, and executive stakeholders.
Previously, John worked as an analyst at IDC covering network, web, and email protection and leading initial research initiatives on then-emerging areas such as advanced threat prevention and DDoS protection. As an analyst, he has also focused on infrastructure channels, advising clients on indirect go-to-market strategies.
John has written for Dark Reading and has been quoted in Network World, CSO, eWeek, CRN, Silicon Angle, ITPro, SDX, HelpNet Security, and TechTarget, among others. He holds a BA in History from Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island.
For all the talk of the perimeter being dead, network security remains a fundamental aspect of IT security. That said, the distributed nature of the modern enterprise creates new challenges that must be addressed. So, the pace of change and innovation in this space has quickened.”
John Grady
Principal Analyst, Network Security & Web Application Security
Survey Results
Securing SaaS Ecosystems Survey
This Complete Survey Results presentation focuses on the top use cases for SaaS security, the benefits realized or expected by organizations implementing different SaaS security practices, and the key stakeholders across the SaaS security buyer’s journey. Already an Enterprise Strategy Group client? Log in to read the full report. If you are not yet a Subscription […]
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Latest Insights from John
Research Brief | December 16, 2024
Cloud-native Firewalls Offer Promise, but Questions Remain
Video | November 21, 2024
Securing SaaS Ecosystems
Research Brief | November 15, 2024
Platforms Are Critical for SaaS Security
Research Brief | November 15, 2024