Here is another sales pitch by Gartner disguised as independent analysis. They might as well say “This advertisement for Verisign sponsored by Gartner”, or vice versa.

It outlines how simple log management could be (e.g. find your data, figure out the flow, put it in a central place) but they say “actionable” when they really mean “in theory”. The “should do” does not automatically translate into a “how to”. Beware the difference.

The ultimate irony is Kelly Kavanagh of Gartner for the past three years has warned everyone about the risks of outsourcing security, and here he is on an advertisement for a security service provider.

I see that as a conflict of interest. Wouldn’t surprise me if Kavanagh soon takes a position with Verisign or another service provider, if he hasn’t already.

Someone should start a GartnerWatch site to keep track of where they pollute their independence and how often they are off the mark. Would they be in their own magic quadrant? Is anyone keeping a log of their statements and managing it properly…?