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Patrick Long
Sr Principal Analyst
Patrick Long is a Principal Analyst on the Midsize Enterprise (MSE) team, focusing on cybersecurity. Mr. Long works with MSE CIOs and IT Leaders on the foundational elements of cybersecurity as well as applying appropriate, right-sized solutions to an ever-changing threat landscape through the lens of the business.
Mr. Long also helps MSE CIOs with security talent challenges and how to navigate the security vendor landscape.
Previous experience
In his prior role, Mr. Long worked as a Cybersecurity Analyst at the University of South Florida, where he focused on vulnerability management. In addition to that, he also helped to create and document the day-to-day processes of the security team, leading to better workflows and a more efficient methodology. He was also a member of the Incident Response team where he performed tasks ranging from forensics to remediating phishing, and everything in between.
Professional background
University of South Florida
Cybersecurity Analyst
United States Air Force
Cryptologic Language Analyst
Areas of coverage
Technology Finance, Risk and Value Management
Midsize Enterprise Technology Leadership
Education
Defense Language Institute
Pasco-Hernando State College
University of South Florida
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
1I help MSE CIOs and MSE security leaders build effective cybersecurity capabilities through MSSP and MDR engagement
2I help MSE CIOs and MSE security leaders best utilize their talent pool to minimize cybersecurity risks
3I help MSE CIOs and MSE security leaders develop operational security strategies
4I help MSE CIOs and MSE security leaders leverage Gartner's ITScore for Security and Risk Management
5I help MSE CIOs and MSE security leaders present security as a business issue to their stakeholders.