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Craig Lawson
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- AI in Cybersecurity
- Vision, Strategy and Operating Model
- Managing Threats, Vulnerabilities and Exposures
Speaker Bio
Craig Lawson is a Research Vice President with Gartner, focusing on SASE, Security Service Edge (SSE), network security, XDR (extended detection and response), IPS/IDS/NDR, SIEM, log management, exposure and vulnerability management, threat intelligence, managed detection and response (MDR), zero trust, and cloud security.
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Sessions
Monday, 16 March, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEDT
Ask the Expert: What to Expect When You're Expecting Quantum Computing: A CISO Discussion
Craig Lawson,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Quantum computing is just the starting point to entering the market, but what is it really good for? Is this something your organizations needs or is it just nice to have? With all of the hyperbole, how should CISOs set their expectations about the scope, impact and utility of quantum computing. This session gives IT leaders an opportunity to ask questions about this emerging technology and get a pragmatic view.
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Monday, 16 March, 2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT
Technical-Insights: AI-Enhanced SOC: Bridging the Gap to Advanced Automation
Craig Lawson,
VP Analyst, Gartner
As threats become more complex, security operations centers (SOCs) must evolve beyond human limitations while keeping humans in critical decisions. This session explores the five stages of SOC autonomy, ranging from assisted decision making to fully autonomous threat detection and response. Attendees will learn how AI, machine learning and advanced analytics enable SOCs to operate with greater independence, with human oversight ensuring adaptive cybersecurity.
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Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM AEDT
Outlook for Security Operations
Craig Lawson,
VP Analyst, Gartner
This session will discuss the state of security operations and present security leaders with insights they need to know to prepare for the next 12 months. Join this session to learn more.
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