Speaker Bio
Chris Mixter is a Vice President Analyst, creating insight and implementation guidance to support CISOs and CIOs around the world on their most important cybersecurity management challenges. Chris is a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator at Gartner events globally.
Chris has deep expertise across the span of CISO Effectiveness, from cybersecurity operating models to effectively influencing across Cybersecurity leaders' stakeholder ecosystem. His most frequent client engagements are on the subjects of CISO effectiveness, board-level reporting, cybersecurity performance measurement, third party cyber risk management and cybersecurity AI strategy.
Chris lives in Arlington, Virginia, USA with his wife, son, daughter, and a Border Collie who knows things.
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Sessions
Monday, 06 October, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM GST
Top Trends for Cybersecurity 2025
Christopher Mixter,
VP Analyst, Gartner
This session highlights the most prominent cybersecurity risk management focus for security leaders when responding to persistent forces, often outside of their control, that are impacting their security programs. Key trends in 2025 are focused on enabling secure transformation and embedding resilience into the organization and the cybersecurity function.
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Monday, 06 October, 2025
01:45 PM - 02:30 PM GST
Ask the Expert: How to Own the Room With Your Cybersecurity Executive Communications
Christopher Mixter,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Want to improve your ability to make a great impression in your upcoming cybersecurity presentations? Join your peers for this interactive session, where you can ask questions and learn how to confidently report and communicate with your cybersecurity board and executive team.
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Wednesday, 08 October, 2025
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM GST
How to Increase Board Confidence in Cybersecurity
Christopher Mixter,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Boards lack confidence in their own cybersecurity oversight abilities and those of their CEO. Lack of board confidence spells trouble for CIOs because it can amplify pressure for unrealistic results, lower investment appetite and ultimately reduce business resilience. This session will show CIOs how to empower a confident, cyber resilient board.
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