John Tolbert
Director Cybersecurity Research, KuppingerCole Analysts

John Tolbert

John Tolbert is Director Cybersecurity Research of KuppingerCole, Inc (US). As Lead Analyst, John covers a number of different research areas, outlined below. John also advises cybersecurity and IAM vendors, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, regarding their product and service roadmaps.

Areas of expertise

  • Cybersecurity
    • Endpoint anti-malware protection
    • Endpoint detection and response
    • Managed security services
    • Application of AI/ML technologies for security
  • IAM
    • Strong, multi-factor, risk-adaptive authentication
    • Authorization and Federation
    • Identity analytics/intelligence
    • CIAM
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Latest Contributions

Webinar
Identity Orchestration Beyond User Journeys
Oct 08, 2026
Webinar
The Audit Binder Is Not a Security Strategy
Oct 01, 2026
Webinar
Identity Collapse in the Age of Autonomous Agents
Jun 25, 2026
Webinar
Navigating B2B IAM: Leadership Compass Results Revealed
Jun 16, 2026
Hybrid Event
European Identity and Cloud Conference 2026
May 19 ‑ May 22, 2026
Webinar
CIAM in Focus Through the Latest Leadership Compass
Mar 04, 2026
Webinar
Setting Security Boundaries for Agentic AI: From Concept to Implementation
Feb 10, 2026
Webinar
Building Trustworthy AI Agents Through Modern Identity Control
Jan 15, 2026
Webinar
The Future of Cloud Security
Jan 13, 2026
Webinar
Separating Signal From Noise in Fraud Reduction Intelligence Platforms for eCommerce
Nov 12, 2025
Webinar
Fireside Chat: How OpenAI and Axel Springer Made Identity a Growth Engine
Nov 04, 2025
Webinar
The New Face of Fraud: How AI Agents Are Rewriting Digital Trust and Risk
Oct 23, 2025
Webinar
Fraud Prevention for the Finance Industry: A Look at the Fraud Reduction Intelligence Platform Landscape in 2025
Oct 15, 2025
Webinar
AI Rewrites the Rules of B2B Identity Access
Oct 02, 2025
Webinar
Revealing the Weakest Links in B2B Identity and How to Fix Them
Sep 30, 2025
Webinar
Securing the Digital Fabric: How IAM and DSPM Shape Data Protection Strategies
Sep 16, 2025
Webinar
Taming the Identity Chaos: How to Finally Gain Control of Your Attack Surface
Jun 24, 2025
Hybrid Event
European Identity and Cloud Conference 2025
May 06 ‑ May 09, 2025
Webinar
Road to EIC: Identity-Centric Security – Strategies for a Resilient Enterprise
Apr 16, 2025
Webinar
How to Do CIAM in 2025 and Beyond
Feb 25, 2025
Webinar
Results from the Leadership Compass on XDR
Feb 12, 2025
Video
XDR (Extended Detection & Response) - Leadership Compass
Dec 05, 2024
Video
XDR (Extended Detection & Response) - Leadership Compass Panel
Dec 05, 2024
Video
PANEL: Guarding the Edge: Security Challenges in IoT and OT
Dec 05, 2024
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Advisory services
Our advisory gains deep real-world insight through ongoing engagement with vendors and key clients.
IAM Maturity Assessment
Benchmark your IAM maturity and get expert recommendations.
Identity Fabric & Reference Architecture
Explore how to unify, modernize, and scale your IAM ecosystem with a consistent architectural foundation.
Success Stories
KuppingerCole Success Story - Chemical Industry
Global chemical company revamped IAM with KuppingerCole's IAM strategy: guidance, assessment, roadmap. Enhanced security and efficiency.
View Case Study
Empowering Boehringer Ingelheim through IAM Transformation
Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading pharmaceutical company, sought to enhance its IAM capabilities in the digital age. We collaborated to...
View Case Study
Contact Our Advisors
E-mail: info@kuppingercole.com
Meet Our Advisors
About us
We specialize in digital identity and access management, cybersecurity, and AI.
Career Opportunities
Explore our current job openings and find the position that best fits your skills and aspirations.
Technology Providers
Independent research, market insights, and meaningful industry engagement.
Success Stories
Real experiences and insights shared by the organizations we work with.
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Stay updated with our latest news, announcements, and press releases.
Become a Partner
Leverage our expertise, market insights, and industry connections.
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We combine expertise in advisory, analytics, and business strategy to deliver impactful solutions.
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