Fernando Montenegro

Vice President & Practice Lead, Cybersecurity

Fernando Montenegro serves as the Vice President & Practice Lead for Cybersecurity at The Futurum Group. In this role, he leads the development and execution of the Cybersecurity research agenda, working closely with the team to drive the practice’s growth. His research focuses on addressing critical topics in modern cybersecurity. These include the multifaceted role of AI in cybersecurity, strategies for managing an ever-expanding attack surface, and the evolution of cybersecurity architectures toward more platform-oriented solutions.

Before joining The Futurum Group, Fernando held senior industry analyst roles at Omdia, S&P Global, and 451 Research. His career also includes diverse roles in customer support, security, IT operations, professional services, and sales engineering. He has worked with pioneering Internet Service Providers, established security vendors, and startups across North and South America.

Fernando holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil and various industry certifications. Although he is originally from Brazil, he has been based in Toronto, Canada, for many years.

Recent Insights, NEWS & RESEARCH:

Q2 Results Driven by Improved Server Execution, GreenLake Gains, and Cost Actions
Fernando Montenegro and Krista Case at Futurum examine HPE’s Q2 FY 2025 results, with improved server execution, AI systems traction, and hybrid cloud strength driving upside despite margin pressure and macro headwinds.
Platformization and AI Investments Shaped Palo Alto Networks’ Q3 Performance, as the Company Balanced Internal Execution With an Evolving Industry Landscape
Fernando Montenegro, Vice President and Practice Lead with Futurum, digs into Palo Alto Networks Q3 2025 results. In focus: the key movement towards platformization and AI momentum within a competitive landscape, as the company advances toward long-term targets.
Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead at Futurum examines key trends from the RSAC Conference, highlighting AI's dominance, evolving attack surfaces, and the continued push toward security platforms.
Fernando Montenegro and Krista Case at Futurum share their insights on evolving cyber incidents and their resulting impact on technology requirements.
Transformation Initiatives Drive Profitability as Company Posts Revenue Growth
Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead at Futurum, reviews Kyndryl's Q4 FY2025 earnings. Key highlights: Constant-currency growth, notable rise in pretax income, how 'three-A' initiatives drive results, and strategic tailwinds.
Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead at Futurum, examines how agentic AI can be effectively deployed within cybersecurity operations and the evolution of these autonomous systems in security workflows.

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