Analyst Profile
Sam Olyaei
Director Analyst
8 years at Gartner
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11 years industry experience
PA USA
Roles and Responsibilities
Sam Olyaei is a Director in Gartner Research, where he is a part of the Risk and Security Management group. Mr. Olyaei brings diverse and international experience in cybersecurity practices to Gartner clients and constituents. He regularly advises Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Risk Officers and non-IT executives on maturing their security and risk practices with cutting edge research and thought leadership. Specifically, his domain focuses on strategy, governance, staffing/talent management, policies, metrics, and executive/board reporting. Based in Philadelphia, he is a regular speaker and presenter at Security Summits and Industry Events worldwide.
Sam Olyaei's Recent Gartner Activity
Latest Research
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Ransomware Attacks: Prepare, Plan and Respond
29 November 2021 -
Ransomware Attacks: Prepare, Plan and Respond
29 November 2021
On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars
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Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo®
25 October 2021 - 27 October 2021 -
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo®
08 November 2021 - 11 November 2021 -
Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit
29 November 2021 - 01 December 2021
Upcoming Gartner Events
Background
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Olyaei held various roles working for vendors and consultants specializing in incident response, e-discovery, forensics and investigations.
Professional Background
Southport Harbor Associates, Associate, 2 years
Stroz Friedberg, E-Discovery Analyst, 2 years
Education
B.A., Economics, Fairfield University
B.A., International Studies, Fairfield University
M.B.A., International Business, Quinnipiac University
Languages
English
