All 2025 Conference Sessions

Gartner Opening Keynote: Harness the Hype: Turning Disruption Into Cybersecurity Opportunity

Speakers:

• Patrick Hevesi, VP Analyst, Gartner
• Oscar Isaka, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner

Key takeaways

• Hype drives disruption and confusion, but we can turn that into an opportunity for cybersecurity and organizations.
• Reframe executive conversations to emphasize critical exposures.
• With clear communication and strong decision making, exceptional leadership can guide your organization through complexity.

Being Comfortable in the Hot Seat: Having Cybersecurity Conversations With Executives

Speaker:

• Paul Furtado, VP Analyst, Gartner

Key takeaways

• Cyber risk management should be holistic and aligned with business objectives, using outcome-oriented metrics (such as Return on Risk and Protection Level Agreements) instead of focusing solely on traditional ROI.

• Preparation and incident response are essential, including detailed response plans, regular business continuity testing, and rapid detection and containment capabilities to keep pace with the speed of cyberattacks.

• Executive engagement and clear communication are fundamental: keep leadership informed, base security investments on business value, and prepare the board for realistic expectations by prioritizing proactive and measurable cybersecurity practices.