Mr. Spanbauer, a recognized leader in security and infrastructure technologies, leads the NSS Labs Analyst team creating research that combines years of testing experience with quantitative analysis of the world’s leading security companies, products and markets. In addition to running the Research organization, he advises clients on how best to address today’s cyber security threats.

Prior to joining NSS, Mr. Spanbauer was Service Director at Current Analysis, managing the Business Technology and Software group which monitored, analyzed, and advised on application platforms, collaboration platforms, data center technology, enterprise mobility technology, enterprise networking, enterprise security, and unified communications and contact centers. Previously, he spent nearly 15 years at Hewlett-Packard where he established and managed competitive intelligence programs in networking hardware and in network management software.

Mr. Spanbauer is well respected within the enterprise and carrier communities for his comprehensive insights into the domains and management of cloud, networking, cybersecurity and software-defined networking. He has spoken at multiple industry events as a subject matter expert and as a Track Chair