Eric Kokonas is a highly experienced senior cybersecurity market strategist who has an extensive background in product marketing, portfolio strategy, and communications. He has been an instrumental member of the executive team that led the acquisition of one of the industry's earliest Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. Eric has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism-Integrated Communications and English Literature from Butler University. He is currently serving as the Global Head of Analyst Relations at Sophos and has previously held a Product Marketing position at Sophos, Co-owner and VP of Marketing & Customer Acquisition at Rook Security, and Partner and VP of Strategy at Dittoe Public Relations.