Blockchain & Cryptocurrency , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development
Gartner's Litan on Blockchain
Analyst Cuts Through Hype and Details Real-World Uses to Help Fight FraudBlockchain is high on the hype meter in 2018, but Gartner's Avivah Litan is encouraged by practical applications of the technology to secure financial transactions, protect identity and help organizations fight fraud.
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In a video interview at RSA Conference 2018, Litan discusses:
- How to separate hype from reality re: blockchain;
- Real-world applications of the technology in financial services;
- Security concerns to weigh.
Litan is a vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner Research. Her areas of expertise include endpoint security, security analytics for cybersecurity and fraud, user and entity behavioral analytics, and insider threat detection.