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Richard Addiscott
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Using AI in Cybersecurity
- Security Awareness, Behavior and Culture
- Resilience
- AI Cybersecurity Governance
- Data Security
- Vision, Strategy and Operating Model
- Network Security
- Endpoint Security
- Managing Cyber Risk
- New To Role CISO
- Security Talent, Skills and Wellbeing
- Personal Effectiveness
- Cloud Security
- Cybersecurity Management, Governance and Policy
- Application Security
Speaker Bio
Richard (Rich) Addiscott is a Vice President Analyst with Gartner. Mr. Addiscott works with Chief Information Security Officers and cybersecurity leaders covering topics focused on improving information and cybersecurity risk management maturity and outcomes, executive cybersecurity leadership capability, Board and executive communication, fostering secure behavior and culture, optimizing organisational security risk postures, building high performing security teams, and demonstrating clear alignment between security and strategic business outcomes.
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Sessions
Tuesday, 04 August, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM BRT
Workshop: Design your Future-State Cybersecurity Operating Model
Richard Addiscott,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Paulo Pagliusi,
Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
With constant change in technology, threats and business demands, success depends on a cybersecurity operating model tailored to your organization’s unique context. This workshop will guide attendees in defining the current state of their operating model and envisioning the future state needed to drive optimal cybersecurity outcomes in a rapidly evolving environment.
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Tuesday, 04 August, 2026 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM BRT
Gartner Keynote: The Future of Cyber 2030 — Skills, AI, Tech
Richard Addiscott,
VP Analyst, Gartner
In just three years the impact of AI on Cybersecurity has been immense. Join our session as we explore the future of cybersecurity skills, technology and the next set of impacts that AI will thrust upon our industry. Learn what is likely to transpire and what the impacts on our teams, our budgets and our overall cybersecurity program will be by 2030.
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Wednesday, 05 August, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM BRT
Cybersecurity Planning Guide: Navigate AI Disruption and Geopolitical Volatility
Richard Addiscott,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Global conflict, AI-based disruption and political upheaval continue to impact the risk landscape for organizations. In this environment, cybersecurity programs become paramount. This session will provide insights into the current global cybersecurity landscape.
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Wednesday, 05 August, 2026 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM BRT
Outlook for Human Factors in Cybersecurity: Adapt to Optimize
Richard Addiscott,
VP Analyst, Gartner
The human factor continues to be one of the biggest contributors to data breaches and in the age of AI, this is only amplified. CISOs must take into account omnipresent and emerging human-centric factors to ensure they have an effective cybersecurity program. Join this session to hear about the how the human element is shaping and being shaped to optimize your cybersecurity program.
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