Experience the difference. Meet your peers, talk with experts, build your network, and turn insights into action.
Will Candrick
Sr Director Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Partnering Across the Business
- Resilience
- Personal Effectiveness
- Vision, Strategy and Operating Model
- Security Awareness, Behaviour and Culture
Speaker Bio
William Candrick is a Senior Director Analyst within Gartner's Cybersecurity practice. Mr. Candrick brings extensive experience researching cybersecurity management challenges, and advising CISOs and their teams on maturing cybersecurity practices.
His areas of expertise include incident response, security awareness, security metrics, cyber deterrence, board reporting, cyber resilience, strategic planning, metrics, and security policies.
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His areas of expertise include incident response, security awareness, security metrics, cyber deterrence, board reporting, cyber resilience, strategic planning, metrics, and security policies.
Sessions
Monday, 09 March, 2026 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM IST
Outlook for Human Factors in Cybersecurity
Will Candrick,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The vast majority of cybersecurity investment prioritizes technical solutions. Yet most cyber incidents involve human error. What many cybersecurity leaders miss is the human factor. People-ranging from the c-suite to line-level employees — have a massive impact on cyber risk outcomes. Learn how cybersecurity leaders can use human factors in security to their advantage!
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Monday, 09 March, 2026 03:15 PM - 04:45 PM IST
CISO Circle Workshop: Elevating Power Skills to Influence Key Stakeholders
Alex Michaels,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Will Candrick,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As cybersecurity becomes central to achieving business outcomes, the need to engage and partner with a broader range of senior management increases. Join this session to elevate your power skill of influencing key stakeholders and maximize your executive impact.
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Tuesday, 10 March, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST
Top 7 Cybersecurity Projects
Will Candrick,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Security and risk management leaders should implement or improve upon these top seven security projects in 2026. The projects selected are supported by technologies available today, address the changing needs of cybersecurity and prepare for the continued adoption of AI technologies.
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Tuesday, 10 March, 2026 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM IST
Workshop: Develop Cyber Deterrence by Stepping Inside the Attacker's Mind
Will Candrick,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Niyati Daftary,
Principal Analyst, Gartner
Join this workshop to discuss how cyber deterrence can stop attacks before they even begin. We will discuss deterrence strategies, facilitate peer sharing and strategize on actionable steps to take when you return to your offices.
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