Greg Young

Greg Young is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience in the field. He currently serves as the Vice President of Cybersecurity and Corporate Development at Trend Micro, a leading cybersecurity company.14

Career Highlights

Trend Micro:: In his role at Trend Micro, Greg focuses on enterprise security, particularly in areas such as networks, cloud computing, and virtualization.3 His extensive experience allows him to provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and solutions.

Gartner:: Prior to joining Trend Micro, Greg spent 13 years as a Research Vice President at Gartner. During his tenure, he:

• Advised thousands of companies and governments on security matters
• Evaluated hundreds of security vendors
• Led research in various areas including network security, threat trends, and cloud security
• Authored over 20 Magic Quadrants for security products
• Served as Conference Chair for four Security Summits2

Other Roles:: Greg's career also includes:

• Heading several large security consulting practices
• Serving as a CISO for the Department of Communications
• Working as Chief Security Architect for a security product company2

Military Background

Greg has a military background, having served as a commissioned officer in the military police and counter-intelligence branch. He worked as a Certifier/Accreditor at the national authority and received the Confederation Medal from the Governor General of Canada for his work with smart card security.2

Recognition

Greg Young has been recognized in the industry, being named in the "12 Most Powerful Security Companies" and as one of the "100 Most Powerful Voices in Worldwide Security".2

Expertise and Focus

At Trend Micro, Greg's research focuses on enterprise security, particularly in areas such as networks, clouds, and virtualization.3 He is known for his insights on cybersecurity trends, threat analysis, and innovative protection strategies.1