As part of the cybersecurity research team in Gartner's Security and Risk Management Practice, Zachary Smith works with CISOs, senior cybersecurity leaders, and IAM program leaders to deliver in-depth research of the most pressing cybersecurity challenges. Zachary has led research studies in the areas of CISO effectiveness, executive communications, third-party cybersecurity risk management, IAM Leadership, and generative AI.
Prior to joining Gartner, Zachary worked in higher education as a university professor, teaching students across all majors and researching how to translate complex topics into modern solutions.
Identity and Access Management
Cyber Risk
Cybersecurity Leadership
Demonstrate Value and Collaborate With Business Partners
Build and Optimize Cybersecurity Programs
PhD, Yale University
MA, MPhil, Yale University
BA University of Missouri-Kansas City
Third-party cybersecurity risk management
CISO effectiveness
Identity and Access Management program leadership
Executive communication (Cross-functional collaboration, Zero Trust, etc.)
Driving Secure Behavior