Erik Heidt

Erik Heidt is the Practice Vice President for Secure Business and Infrastructure at Gartner, where they previously served as the Managing VP for the Security Technology and Infrastructure team. Erik founded the Art of Information Security, aiming to enhance dialogue on Information Security and Digital Risk Management. Their experience spans roles such as Information Systems Manager at Lang Kruke Financial Group and AVP of IT Risk Management at Fifth Third Bank, where they implemented key security strategies and led significant IT initiatives. Erik holds a background in both information security and risk management, contributing to advancements in these fields across multiple organizations.