Anton Chuvakin

Dr. Anton Chuvakin is a distinguished expert in the field of cybersecurity, currently engaged in security solution strategy at Google Cloud post the acquisition by Chronicle Security, an Alphabet company, in July 2019.

Prior to his current role, Dr. Chuvakin served as a Research VP and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner for Technical Professionals, specializing in Security and Risk Management Strategies. At Gartner, he was known for his contributions to security operations, detection and response methodologies, and is recognized for coining the term 'EDR.'

With an extensive background in SIEM, log management, and PCI DSS compliance, Dr. Chuvakin is an accomplished author of multiple books such as 'Security Warrior,' 'PCI Compliance,' and 'Logging and Log Management.' Additionally, he has been a key contributor to various publications covering topics like information security management and security data analysis.

Anton Chuvakin has vast experience as a teacher, conducting classes on topics like log management and presenting at numerous global security conferences. He has also been actively involved in shaping emerging security standards and providing advisory services to security start-ups.

Before his tenure at Gartner, he managed his security consulting practice focusing on SIEM, logging, and PCI DSS compliance for renowned security vendors and Fortune 500 companies. Dr. Chuvakin holds a Ph.D. from Stony Brook University and has a strong educational background from Lomonosov Moscow State University.

His diverse expertise ranges from computer forensics and intrusion detection to incident response and Unix/Linux security. Among his specialties are security policy development, writing on security topics, and exploring future security technologies.

Throughout his career, Anton Chuvakin has held prominent positions at various organizations including Google, Chronicle, Gartner, The Honeynet Project, and several renowned cybersecurity companies. He has been instrumental in advancing the field of cybersecurity through his research, publications, teachings, and industry engagements.