All 2025 Conference Sessions

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2025 dove deep into key topics for cybersecurity leaders around AI, risk management, cloud security and more.

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

Speakers:

  • Leigh McMullen, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
  • Katell Thielemann, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner

Key take-aways

  • 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.

Securing the Quantum Frontier: Embracing Post-Quantum Cryptography Today

Speaker:

  • Sarah Almond, Director Analyst, Gartner

Key take-aways

  • Quantum threat mitigation requires crypto visibility and agility.
  • Begin integrating PQ preparations into your strategy, securing investment for this multiyear effort.
  • Improve visibility of your cryptographic usage and adopt agile practices for seamless upgrades to PQ-safe features.

Outlook for Human Factors in Cybersecurity 2025

Speakers:

  • Will Candrick, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner

Key take-aways

  • Humans are the biggest overlooked opportunity for cybersecurity.
  • Embrace a human resilience mindset from day one, shifting focus from prevention to resilience.
  • Transition from traditional compliance training to dynamic nudges that encourage safer habits.

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Monday, June 09, 2025

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Tips for Improving Your Security Operations With Adversarial Exposure Validation

Eric Ahlm, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Knowing how your actual digital estate holds up to real attacks against the current state of your defenses is a cheat code to running a successful security operations practice. This session shows some of the top tips for using adversarial exposure validation to aid in creating better defenses, reducing false positives, faster investigations and data-driven growth planning. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Cyberthreat Intelligence Is No Longer a Nice-to-Have, But a Need-to-Have

Mitchell Schneider, Director Analyst, Gartner
Setting up and maturing a cyberthreat intelligence program is complex and requires formalization. The cyberthreat intelligence market is crowded with numerous options, including hundreds of commercial providers, many open-source feeds and a plethora of dissemination options. Security leaders responsible for cyberthreat intelligence must build a target operating model to mature their program over time, aiding in the selection of the right sources for ingestion. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Outlook for Third-Party Cyber Risk Management, 2025

Christopher Mixter, VP Analyst, Gartner
Boards, c-level leaders and regulators are waking up to the reality that most third-party cyber risk programs aren't ready to meet the moment. This session will offer insights from Gartner's TPCRM Lifecycle and global benchmarking to help you optimize TPCRM investment in 2025 and beyond. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

How to Craft a Roadmap for World-Class Unstructured Data Protection

Andrew Bales, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Unstructured data, including emails and documents, present unique security challenges. As its volume grows, so do risks of breaches and compliance issues. This session is essential for crafting a roadmap for world-class unstructured data protection, covering data classification, access controls, encryption and monitoring. Learn from experts to mitigate risks and ensure robust security and compliance. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Zero Trust: Quick Wins for Immediate Impact

Tiffany Taylor, Director Analyst, Gartner
This session provides a concise and actionable guide to implementing zero trust, focusing on quick wins that can deliver immediate benefits without requiring extensive resources or time. This could be especially useful for agencies subject to mandates that believe they are behind schedule in deploying zero trust. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

How to Mitigate Deepfake Identity Impersonation Attacks

Akif Khan, VP Analyst, Gartner
Attackers are increasingly using deepfakes to try and defeat automated voice biometrics and identity verification processes. Additionally, security leaders are dealing with deepfake-augmented social engineering, such as attackers impersonating company executives to request money transfers from employees. Learn about the current state-of-the-art in deepfake detection and approaches to mitigation. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Outlook for Infrastructure Security 2025

Rajpreet Kaur, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In 2025, the cybersecurity landscape will be characterized by unprecedented threats, necessitating innovative solutions and a proactive approach. Discover insights into how infrastructure security integrates endpoint security, network security, and cloud security to combine innovation and action in addressing the ever-changing threats to infrastructure. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

The Top Predictions of Cybersecurity for 2025

Craig Porter, Director Analyst, Gartner
Every year, Gartner produces impactful predictions across all practices. This session will compile the top predictions prepared by our cybersecurity experts. Security and risk management leaders should monitor these trends to be successful in the digital era, especially when most recognize that global change could potentially be one crisis away. Please note that this session will be repeated later in the Conference. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

From Planning to Partnership: CISOs and Budgeting Excellence

Elizabeth Davis, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
This session is tailored for Security and Risk Management Leaders delving into corporate budgeting complexities. Gain high-level insights into the intricacies of budget operations, beyond the basics, to uncover foundational and transactional components. Learn to forge stronger partnerships with finance leaders and align your security goals with financial objectives, empowering you to engage more effectively in budget discussions. ... Show More Show Less

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