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Eric Grenier
Sr Director Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Data Security
- Vision, Strategy and Operating Model
- Endpoint Security
- Converged Security Tools and Mesh Architectures
- Managing Cyber Risk
- Incident Response
- Security Awareness, Behaviour and Culture
- Managing Threats, Vulnerabilities and Exposures
- Cloud Security
- Cybersecurity Management, Governance and Policy
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Speaker Bio
Eric Grenier works in the Technical Professionals Security Technology and Infrastructure team, focusing on Endpoint Security including endpoint protection and endpoint detection and response.
Eric's research and advisory supports clients implementing EPP and EDR tooling, securing endpoints and using tools like Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and strategies such as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Bring Your Own PC (BYOPC)that allows users to remain productive from wherever they work and be secure.
Mr. Grenier has over 19 years of experience in the IT industry, most recently at Yale University where he managed the Endpoint Engineering team.
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Eric's research and advisory supports clients implementing EPP and EDR tooling, securing endpoints and using tools like Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and strategies such as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Bring Your Own PC (BYOPC)that allows users to remain productive from wherever they work and be secure.
Mr. Grenier has over 19 years of experience in the IT industry, most recently at Yale University where he managed the Endpoint Engineering team.
Sessions
Monday, 22 September, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM BST
Security Summit Today: Interview With a Conference Chair
Eric Grenier,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Pete Shoard,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Take the pulse of the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit! Join this live session to hear from the conference chair what are the must-see sessions at the conference this week, the topics and questions clients are asking about cybersecurity on a daily basis, and what goes into planning the Gartner Security and Risk Management Conference.
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Monday, 22 September, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM BST
CISO Circle Lunch: Executive Story - The Role of the CISO is Changing: Building Agility and Resilience
Olivier Busolini,
Group CISO, Mashreq Bank
Join Olivier the Head of Information Security at Mashreq, as he delves into the transformative journey of revolutionizing the information security framework of a leading Middle Eastern bank, tackling historical challenges across people, process, technology, and third-party suppliers. Discover how he established a new vision and mission for his information security team, redefined the CISO-CIO partnership, and navigated budget proposals and regulatory validations to redesign the bank's infosec organization for a risk-first management culture. Gain valuable insights into how Mashreq employs ‘Zero Based Budgeting’ to craft an ambitious multi-year funding strategy, building a resilient and trustworthy information security environment. Followed by a Q&A session facilitated by Sr Director Analyst, Eric Grenier.
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Monday, 22 September, 2025 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM BST
Technical Insights: Roundtable: Adopting and Implementing XDR, a Discussion About What It's Like in the Trenches
Eric Grenier,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
XDR is still a hot topic in endpoint security and now that organizations are moving on from hype to implementation, what is the reality behind XDR adoption and the security it provides? In this session attendees should come prepared to discuss their experience implementing XDR in their organization. Share lessons learned, best practices and any other tidbits of information that will help make an XDR implementation stronger.
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Tuesday, 23 September, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM BST
CISO Circle Lunch: Deepening the Dialogue on Trust with Guest Keynote Speaker Rachel Botsman (Participation will be first come, first served)
Rachel Botsman,
Global Trust Expert,
(Participation will be first come, first served) Please join us for an opportunity to network with your CISO peers over lunch and continue the conversation from this morning’s keynote presentation. We’ll be joined by guest keynote speaker Rachel Botsman for a fireside chat that will build on her insights into the role of trust in shaping strong workplace cultures. This is session is designed to explore the practical challenges and opportunities of fostering trust within your teams. (Please note that participation will be first come, first served)
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Wednesday, 24 September, 2025 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM BST
Security Summit Today: Lessons Learned From the CISO Circle
Eric Grenier,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Christopher Mixter,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Take the pulse of the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit! Join this live session with Gartner expert Eric Grenier to hear what topics have been discussed at the CISO Circle this week, the questions clients are asking about cybersecurity leadership in the one-on-one booths, and what he's hearing on the show floor and social media.
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Wednesday, 24 September, 2025 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM BST
CISO Circle Lunch: Deepening the Dialogue on the Multi-Generational Workplace with Guest Keynote Speaker Paul Redmond (Participation will be first come, first served)
Dr. Paul Redmond,
Former Director of Student Experience and Enhancement University of Liverpool,
Please join us for an opportunity to network with your CISO peers over lunch and continue the conversation from this morning’s keynote presentation. We’ll be joined by guest keynote speaker Paul Redmond for a fireside chat that will delve deeper into the dynamics of today's multi-generational workplace. The session is designed to expand on the practical applications of 'DQ' (digital intelligence) and 'EQ' (emotional intelligence) and will focus on real-world challenges and strategies for fostering collaboration, innovation, and career growth across different generational cohorts. (Please note that participation will be first come, first served)
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Wednesday, 24 September, 2025 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM BST
Forget the Hype: 5 Key Things You Should Be Doing to Secure Your Endpoints
Eric Grenier,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In a world full of hype and distractions, organizations need to focus on fundamentals and foundational security techniques before moving on to the latest and greatest hype. In this session, attendees will learn the 5 key things that every organization should be doing to secure their endpoints and reduce the attack surface.
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