After a year of innovation, rapid digital transformation efforts, new challenges and settling into a new normal, it is time to look back at all the lessons learned and look forward to the future. What does 2022 has in store for us? Will 2022 be a breakthrough year in terms of progress and opportunity? At Predict 2022 Virtual Summit, taking place Jan. 19-20, top industry leaders will share their speculations on what the future holds in the realms of DevOps, cybersecurity, digital transformation, cloud-native and IT.

Predict 2022 is a free virtual event featuring a conference lobby, presentation theater, expo hall and more. This event is a great opportunity for networking and learning about the trends, technologies and looming topics that could have the most impact on technology in this new year.

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Which of the following best describes how you currently monitor and manage systems across your hybrid cloud environment?(Required)

Multiple separate tools for different environments

Multiple separate tools for different monitoring and management functions

Single consolidated dashboard

Custom built monitoring and management solution

No full monitoring and management solution

Don’t know

How valuable would it be for your monitoring and management solution to incorporate predictive analytics to help you identify and address system issues that are critical and not waste time or effort working through all the data and “noise” that is not critical?(Required)

Extremely valuable

Moderately valuable

Somewhat valuable

Slightly valuable

Not valuable

How do you most typically address potential system issues BEFORE they impact your operations?(Required)

Automated workflows and playbooks to remediate potential issues as soon as they are detected

An orchestrated response process that leverages automation, AI, and human expertise to rapidly respond to potential issues

Advanced monitoring tools such as predictive analytics and anomaly detection to proactively identify and address potential issues

Respond to issues as they arise, using manual processes and troubleshooting techniques

A combination of automated remediation, orchestrated response, and/or proactive monitoring to address potential system issues

Don’t know

Other

What methods does your organization use to control and monitor cloud/IT spending?(Required)

Centralized procurement processes

Pre-approved budget thresholds

Automated cost monitoring tools

Department-level spending controls

Regular cost audits and reviews

Cloud cost optimization platform

Approval workflows for resource provisioning

Native financial operations tools provided by the cloud provider

No formal controls in place

Don’t know

Other

Please specify:

Which methods do you rely on most to detect security vulnerabilities in your systems?(Required)

Automated scanning tools

Manual assessments

Vendor notifications

Threat modeling (for early detection)

None of these

Don’t know

Other

Please specify:

What are the TWO most common ways you prioritize vulnerabilities to address within your environment?(Required)

Based on potential impact

Based on exploitability

Regulatory compliance requirements

Based on CVSS scores

Risk-based analysis of multiple factors

First-in-first-out approach

No formal prioritization process

Don’t know

How do you typically handle system updates and security patches?(Required)

Automated updates and patches

Manually review and apply updates and patches on a regular schedule

A combination of automation and manual review

Apply updates and patches on an as-needed basis.

Outsourced update and patch management

No defined process

Don’t know

Other

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Predict 2022 features a stellar lineup of industry experts, including:

• Tracy Ragan, CEO and co-founder at DeployHub, CDF board member
• Mark Miller, senior storyteller at JupiterOne
• Mike Jones, H4unt3d Hacker Podcast, content creator at Knight Ink
• Caroline Wong, chief strategy officer at Cobalt
• John Willis, senior director of the Global Transformation Office at Red Hat
• Donovan Farrow, CEO at Alias
• Nicole Dove, CIA, CRMA, business information security officer at WarnerMedia
• Niladri Choudhuri, founder and CEO at Xellentro Consulting Services LLP
• Emmet B. Keefe III, operating partner and founder at Insight Partners
• Matthew Guarini, VP, senior research director at Forrester
• Mike Vizard, chief content officer, GM/editorial director at Techstrong Group/Digital CxO
• Mitch Ashley, CTO at Techstrong Group and principal at Techstrong Research
• Ori Inbar, CEO at Augmented World Expo
• Thomas Krane, principal at Insight Partners
• Ali Khan, partner, US Consulting Solutions at PwC
• Jim Walker, principal product evangelist at Cockroach Labs
• Keri Pearlson, executive director at MIT (CAMS Research Consortium)
• Russ Finney, lecturer and director of MIS Undergraduate Programs at The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business
• Marnie (Huss) Wilking, CISO, advisor, board member at Wayfair
• Patricia Titus, chief privacy and information security officer at Markel Corporation
• Rob Zuber, CTO at CircleCI
• Steve Chin, author and VP of developer relations at JFrog
• Whurley, founder and CEO at Strangeworks, Inc.
• Chris Hughes, co-founder and CISO at Aquia
• Tracy Bannon, senior principal, software architect and DevOps advisor at MITRE Corporation
• Christina M. Rhylander, acquisition and policy specialist at MITRE Corporation
• Daniel Elkabes, vulnerability research team leader at WhiteSource
• Vanessa Pegueros, board member and cybersecurity leader at OneLogin
• Alan Shimel, founder and CEO at Techstrong Group
• Charlene O’Hanlon, CCO at Techstrong Group

Attendees will be able to interact with sponsors and peers, download information and participate in raffles, giveaways and other interactive activities.

MediaOps CEO and DevOps.com Editor-in-Chief Alan Shimel will also be announcing the 2021 DevOps Dozen² Awards winners during the event.

To check out the full agenda and to register, please visit the Predict 2022 website.