Krista Case

Research Director, Cybersecurity

With a focus on data security, protection, and management, Krista has a particular focus on how these strategies play out in multi-cloud environments. She brings approximately 15 years of experience providing research and advisory services and creating thought leadership content. Her vantage point spans technology and vendor portfolio developments; customer buying behavior trends; and vendor ecosystems, go-to-market positioning, and business models. Her work has appeared in major publications including eWeek, TechTarget and The Register.

Prior to joining The Futurum Group, Krista led the data protection practice for Evaluator Group and the data center practice of analyst firm Technology Business Research. She also created articles, product analyses, and blogs on all things storage and data protection and management for analyst firm Storage Switzerland and led market intelligence initiatives for media company TechTarget.

Recent Insights, NEWS & RESEARCH:

Commvault, Kyndryl, and Pure Storage Partner To Deliver Modular Recovery and Compliance Offerings for Regulated Hybrid Cloud Environments
Krista Case, Research Director at Futurum, shares insights on how Commvault, Kyndryl, and Pure Storage’s joint offering helps MSPs deliver audit-ready recovery and simplify regulatory compliance in complex hybrid cloud environments.
The Hyperscaler Announces Improvements on Several Fronts
Krista Case, Mitch Ashley, and Fernando Montenegro, analysts at Futurum share their insights and perspectives on AWS re:Inforce 2025, including key announcements around identity, application security, and more.
Krista Case, Research Director at Futurum, shares her insights on the implications of agentic AI on data and identity security.
In our latest market brief, Modern Data Protection for Modern Threats: A Strategic Blueprint for Cyber Resilience, written in collaboration with Quantum, Futurum outlines how IT leaders can move beyond reactive data protection toward proactive recovery-readiness by implementing a multi-tiered and performance-optimized cyber resilience architecture.
Growth in Flash ARR and Cloud Services Positions NetApp for AI-Aligned Momentum in FY 2026
Krista Case, Research Director at Futurum, examines how NetApp’s record Q4 margins, all-flash growth, and AI reference wins position the company for resilient performance and continued enterprise.
Krista Case at Futurum shares her insights on trends in identity security from RSAC 2025.

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