Speaker Bio
Arthur Sivanathan is a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner. His research focuses on the CISO with emphasis on Security Strategy, Security organizational dynamics, management communications and security management processes, including Standards and Frameworks. In addition, Mr Sivanathan also covers Business Continuity Management and Resilience. Mr Sivanathan is based in the UK and a regular presenter at Gartner Security and Risk events.Mr Sivanathan has more than 16 years of experience in the IT Industry, focusing on Information and Cyber Security. Before joining the Gartner Business, Technology and Insights team, he was a seasoned consultant at Gartner Consulting, working with clients globally and across sectors. Prior to joining Gartner, Mr Sivanathan was part of EY's Financial Services Team, working with many Financial Services Clients Globally. Mr Sivanathan is a certified ISO27001 Leader Auditor and BSI Business Continuity expert. He previously also covered government clients within the airline and airport sector and Metropolitan Police. He is well-versed in cybersecurity governance, physical security and third-party risk.
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Sessions
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026
02:15 PM - 02:45 PM BST
From Strangled to Strategic: 5 Steps for CISOs to Master Cyber Regulations
Arthur Sivanathan,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Today, CISOs are increasingly challenged by the growing complexity and volume of cyber regulations, which can overwhelm resources and hinder strategic progress. This presentation will examine the regulatory landscape, highlight common pain points and provide practical approaches for managing compliance without sacrificing security objectives. Learn how to prioritize regulatory requirements, streamline compliance efforts and develop strategies to remain agile and effective in a highly regulated environment.
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Tuesday, 22 September, 2026
04:15 PM - 05:45 PM BST
CISO Circle Workshop: Build Your Cyber Strategy With Gartner Cybersecurity Controls Assessment
Arthur Sivanathan,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Organizations frequently face challenges in assessing the maturity and capabilities of their security programs due to stagnation or lack of status checks. This workshop will show how to utilize the Gartner Cybersecurity Controls Assessment tool to evaluate control implementation levels. Participants will learn how to leverage these insights to develop and enhance their cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
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Wednesday, 23 September, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BST
Outlook for Cyber Resilience
Arthur Sivanathan,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In today’s digitally connected world the reality that many businesses face is the constant potential for a cyber attack leading to catastrophic business impacts . As cyber threats evolve with fresh sophistication, the question is not if your organization will be targeted, but when. Join this session to explore the main considerations and challenges for cyber resilience in the future, and discover what strategies you will need to put in place to ensure your cyber resilience strategy is fit for the threats ahead.
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