# Richard Stiennon

> Founder & Chief Research Analyst, IT-Harvest.

A former Gartner Research VP, Stiennon founded IT-Harvest in 2005 and built a dashboard cataloging the entire cybersecurity vendor landscape. He is the author of 'Security Yearbook' and a widely cited voice on cyber market structure and trends.

- **Category:** [Influencers & Voices](https://gracker.ai/cyber-resources/influencers)
- **Website:** https://it-harvest.com
- **Location:** Birmingham, MI, USA
- **Company:** IT-Harvest
- **Title:** Founder & Chief Research Analyst
- **Verified:** Yes
- **Last updated:** June 9, 2026

## Expertise

- Industry analysis
- Vendor research
- Market data
- Authorship

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Richard Stiennon?

Richard Stiennon is the founder and chief research analyst of IT-Harvest, which tracks thousands of cybersecurity vendors, and the author of ten books on the security industry.

### What is Richard Stiennon's current role?

Richard Stiennon is Founder & Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest.

### What is Richard Stiennon known for?

Richard Stiennon focuses on Industry analysis, Vendor research, Market data, Authorship.

### Where is Richard Stiennon based?

Richard Stiennon is based in Birmingham, MI, USA.

### What is Richard Stiennon listed under on Cyber Resources?

Richard Stiennon is listed in the Influencers & Voices category of Cyber Resources, the curated directory of the cybersecurity marketing and growth ecosystem.
