- Gartner client? Log in for personalized search results.
Gartner Expert
Rahul Balakrishnan
Sr Director, Research
Rahul Balakrishnan is a Senior Director in Gartner's Security and Risk Management practice.
His research coverage includes
a. using UX principles to drive secure employee behaviors
b. effectively managing third-party cybersecurity risks
c. communicating the business value of cybersecurity using value stories
d. improving CISO effectiveness
Before taking on this role, he was leading Gartner's Sales & Customer Service research teams in India and was responsible for development and delivery of strategic business insights that focus on the biggest challenges faced by Chief Sales Officers and Customer Service Leaders.
Previous experience
Prior to joining Gartner, Rahul was a Strategy Consultant with Grant Thornton in Seattle. In this role, he led the design and launch of digital products aimed at enhancing the release management process for the Product marketing team of a Redmond-based technology major.
Professional background
Deloitte, India, Senior Consultant, 3 years
Grant Thornton, USA, Senior Strategy Associate, 3 years
Areas of coverage
-
Security of Applications and Data
-
Cyber Risk
-
Cybersecurity Leadership
-
Demonstrate Value and Collaborate With Business Partners
Education
MBA (Finance & Marketing) from MDI Gurgaon, India
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 2.
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
Manage third-party cybersecurity risks
Communicate the business value of cybersecurity to executive leadership
Improving data security in the age of AI advancements
Drive employees to behave securely