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Frank Dickson is the Group Vice President for IDC’s Security & Trust research practice.  In this role, he leads the team that delivers compelling research in the areas of Security Services; Information and Data Security; Endpoint Security; Trust; Governance, Risk & Compliance; Identity & Digital Trust; IoT Security; Network Security; Privacy & Legal Tech; Security Analytics; Video Surveillance; and, New for 2022, Application Security & Fraud. Topically, he provides thought leadership and guidance for clients on a wide range of security topics including ransomware and emerging products designed to protect transforming architectures and business models. Mr. Dickson joined IDC with 20 years of industry analyst experience examining a number of interrelated content domains including security, mobile, wireless, telecom, multimedia, computing, and semiconductors. 
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Frank Dickson

Group Vice President, Security & Trust IDC

Frank Dickson is the Group Vice President for IDC’s Security & Trust research practice.  In this role, he leads the team that delivers compelling research in the areas of Security Services; Information and Data Security; Endpoint Security; Trust; Governance, Risk & Compliance; Identity & Digital Trust; IoT Security; Network Security; Privacy & Legal Tech; Security Analytics; Video Surveillance; and, New for 2022, Application Security & Fraud. Topically, he provides thought leadership and guidance for clients on a wide range of security topics including ransomware and emerging products designed to protect transforming architectures and business models.

Mr. Dickson joined IDC with 20 years of industry analyst experience examining a number of interrelated content domains including security, mobile, wireless, telecom, multimedia, computing, and semiconductors.  Prior to joining IDC, Mr. Dickson served as a Research Director, managing cybersecurity research, including outsourced security services (e.g., managed, and professional security services).  Mr. Dickson has also pioneered innovative research for a number of market intelligence firms serving as Vice President of Research, Mobile & Wireless with In-Stat (The NPD Group), founding MultiMedia Intelligence as Chief Research Officer, launching iSuppli’s TMT research practice, and managing Cahners In-Stat Group’s largest research practice (Multimedia) as Vice President of Research.

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2025 CSO Conference & Awards: Cyber Risk Management
Insights from IDC’s Latest Security Research
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
3:25 - 4:00 pm
Join us to hear the latest IDC research and analysis to inform your security strategy.
IDC Office Hours
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
2:50 - 3:20 pm
Drop in for unstructured conversation with one of IDC’s top security analysts. This is an opportunity to delve deeper into the themes and ideas from Dickson’s keynote presentation or to get insight on your own challenges – all in a casual environment.
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