Dr. Anton Chuvakin is a recognized security expert in the field of log management and PCI DSS compliance. He is an author of books "Security Warrior" and "PCI Compliance" (book site) and a contributor to "Know Your Enemy II", "Information Security Management Handbook" and others. Anton has published dozens of papers on log management, correlation, data analysis, PCI DSS, security management. His blog "Security Warrior" is one of the most popular in the industry.
In addition, Anton teaches classes and presents at many security conferences across the world; he recently addressed audiences in United States, UK, Singapore, Spain, Russia and other countries. He works on emerging security standards and serves on the advisory boards of several security start-ups.
Currently, Anton is developing his security consulting practice, focusing on logging and PCI DSS compliance for security vendors and Fortune 500 organizations. Dr. Anton Chuvakin was formerly a Director of PCI Compliance Solutions at Qualys. Previously, Anton worked at LogLogic as a Chief Logging Evangelist, tasked with educating the world about the importance of logging for security, compliance and operations. Before LogLogic, Anton was employed by a security vendor in a strategic product management role. Anton earned his Ph.D. degree from Stony Brook University.

Excerpt from Recent Statement of Work (SoW): Complete Market Analysis and Product Definition Based on Existing Technology Component [Sanitized]

• Market segment analysis for PARTICULAR type of log management/log analysis: players, products, their features, pricing, "special sauce", positioning, desired customers, case studies, etc
• Detailed look at 1 (one) of PARTICULAR type of log analysis product
• Documenting PARTICULAR type of log analysis use cases: who, why, what questions users want answered, what logs, what data volume, what is a MUST/SHOULD for them?
• On a high level, define A NEW PRODUCT proposed features AND proposed positioning, focusing on how and in what ways it meets the needs described in the above items. Also, identify and document the critical capabilities that current PRODUCT VERSION version lacks to be utilized as an effective PARTICULAR TYPE of log analyzer, focusing on key differentiating capabilities

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Contact Information

• Email:anton @  chuvakin.org
• Twitter: @anton_chuvakin
• Skype: anton.chuvakin
• Phone: +1-510-771-7106