Expansion underscores commitment to delivering high-frequency insights to cybersecurity practitioners and the technology community
SiliconANGLE Media, Inc. is excited to announce the addition of Jackie McGuire, a distinguished cybersecurity thought leader, economist, and data science expert to theCUBE Research team as Security Practice Lead and Principal Analyst. The company is also pleased to welcome Jon Oltsik, renowned cybersecurity analyst, as Principal Analyst in Residence.
In today's challenging security and industry research landscape, attracting proven, experienced, high-quality analysts is an ongoing challenge. McGuire and Oltsik's joining signals a significant expansion for theCUBE Research, reinforcing its commitment to growth and delivering deep analyst expertise to clients and audiences.
"Having someone on theCUBE Research team with Jackie's practical knowledge of security challenges and pragmatic understanding of practitioner realities is an incredible gift to our community," said Dave Vellante, co-founder and co-CEO of SiliconANGLE Media, Inc., and chief analyst at theCUBE Research. "Her diverse background and next-level expertise will significantly benefit our clients and audiences. As an analyst, speaker, media personality, and connector, she brings exceptional value to our network."
"We're equally thrilled to welcome Jon Oltsik to our team," Vellante added. "Jon's extensive experience and deep industry knowledge will provide unparalleled insights to our audience, particularly as he covers RSA 2025 and develops his podcast, The Cybersecurity Bridge."
Throughout her career, McGuire has been a trusted advisor to enterprises, executives, and media outlets. Her writing has been featured in leading publications such as Dark Reading, she has been a keynote and featured speaker at dozens of conferences and events, and currently hosts, co-hosts, and is a frequent guest on several podcasts. McGuire’s economics background, go-to-market expertise, and ability to make cybersecurity accessible through content bring a unique advantage to both vendors and security leaders. Her research will focus on cyber security strategy, technology, policy, and bridging the talent gap in security. Her passion for enabling CISOs and security leaders to influence and achieve better outcomes through effective communication and strategy will further strengthen theCUBE Research and SiliconANGLE Media teams.
Jon Oltsik brings over 25 years of cybersecurity expertise to theCUBE. Previously a Senior Principal Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), Oltsik is widely recognized for pioneering research in network security, identity management, and security analytics. He has authored numerous white papers and research reports, and has regularly contributed to publications such as CSO Online, Network World, and TechTarget. His new podcast, "The Cybersecurity Bridge," explores connections between technical security challenges and business strategy, featuring conversations with industry leaders and innovators. The "bridge" metaphor represents Oltsik's goal of connecting different stakeholders in the cybersecurity community and helping them communicate more effectively, while also bridging knowledge gaps for the cybersecurity practitioner audience.
In their new roles, McGuire and Oltsik will contribute regularly to both theCUBE and SiliconANGLE platforms, which reach over 4 million readers and more than 10 million elite IT professionals, developers, SecOps professionals, technology architects, and tech-savvy business leaders. They will also support theCUBE Research's growing podcast series, focusing on the ongoing battle to secure critical infrastructure, organizational secrets, and sensitive data.
theCUBE Research combines data, primary research, analyst expertise, and media influence—powered by innovative AI and cloud technologies—to deliver high-frequency insights and exceptional client value. Its unparalleled ability to provide relevant content to specific audiences in real time, while filtering out industry noise, sets it apart. Committed to data transparency and integrity, theCUBE Research is dedicated to delivering actionable, verifiable insights for readers and clients.
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Contacts
Dave Vellante, SiliconANGLE Media, Inc.
david.vellante@siliconangle.com
