Garrett Bekker

Garrett Bekker has a diverse work experience in the field of information security and equity research. Garrett is currently working at 451 Research as the Principal Research Analyst, focusing on Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, and Zero Trust/SASE. Garrett'sresponsibilities also include assisting in M&A analysis, go-to-market strategies, and providing advisory and consulting services. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Research Analyst and Principal Analyst at 451 Research.

Before joining 451 Research, Garrett worked at Oberon Securities, LLC as the Managing Director, where they specialized in M&A and financing services for small and mid-sized companies in the Tech-Media-Telecom practice. Garrett focused on enterprise software, information security, and digital media.

Garrett also served as a Senior Account Executive in the NYC metro area for BatBlue Networks, which was later acquired by OPAQ/Fortinet. Garrett had a Vice President role at Merrill Lynch in Equity Research, specializing in the technology sector. Garrett played a key role in independent equity research as a Senior Analyst and Co-founder at Kim & Co., LLC, focusing on information security software and hardware. This company was later acquired by Tradition North America.

Earlier in their career, Garrett worked as the Vice President of Equity Research - Network Security at Kaufman Bros. LP and Josephthal, specializing in network security, digital media, and e-commerce.

Overall, Garrett Bekker has extensive experience in information security analysis, equity research, and providing strategic guidance to various organizations.

Garrett Bekker has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Studies from the University of Buffalo. Garrett has also studied International Studies at McGill University. In addition, Garrett has pursued Economics at the University of Cambridge and The New School.