Analyst Profile
Earl Perkins
VP Analyst
11 years at Gartner
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39 years industry experience
AL USA
Roles and Responsibilities
Earl Perkins is a Research Vice President in the Security and Risk Management team at Gartner. Mr. Perkins' focus areas include strategy and process for integrated risk management, operational risk management, digital risk management and digital security.
Areas of Coverage
- Security & Privacy
Earl Perkins's Recent Gartner Activity
Latest Research
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Top Cybersecurity Trends for 2018
12 February 2018 -
Asian Businesses: Successfully Manage Digital Risks
07 August 2018
On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars
Background
Previous Experience
Mr. Perkins has more than 39 years of IT, networking and security experience, and has worked in several industries, including education (mathematics), oil and gas, energy and utilities, software (Microsoft) and IT research and analysis. Much of his career has been focused on planning, building and operating networks, as well as software and system development, integration and security. He has been recognized for achievements in designing, deploying and securing networks and systems for four corporations (two U.S.-based and two international) and managing IT restructurings. Prior to joining Gartner, he held Director positions at Microsoft in market research, as well as VP and Senior Director positions in network, security and risk strategies at the IT research firm Meta Group (acquired by Gartner in 2005). He also held IT management and technical roles at Entergy, an electric utility based in New Orleans, and Senior Manager positions at London Energy in London, England.
Professional Background
Entergy Services (Electric Utility), IT Advisor, Director, Sr. Manager, Manager, Supervisor, 16 years
Meta Group and Gartner, VP - Security and Risk Strategies, Senior Program Director, 13 years
Microsoft, Director - Security and Identity Market Research, 2 years
Education
B.S., Mathematics Education, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Completed some postgraduate courses in business leadership education, computer science, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, and other universities
Holds a teaching certificate for secondary education and university mathematics
M.Ed., Mathematics Education, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Languages
English
