Author's Profile

Paula brings over 30 years of experience covering the IT security and networking technology markets. She has been an IT security analyst for 10 years, currently as a research director at Enterprise Management Associates. Prior to joining EMA she served as a research director at NSS Labs, and earlier as principal analyst for enterprise security for Current Analysis. As a security technology analyst Paula has tracked and analyzed competitive developments in the threat management segment of the information security market, including advanced anti-malware, next generation firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, content security, and data loss prevention. Prior to becoming an analyst, Paula led a 20+ year career as a well-regarded technology journalist primarily for eWeek/PC Week.