CISO Communities
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The most powerful CISO network

With 36 communities across the globe, serving over 3,600 CISOs, Gartner C-level Communities are powerful networks of security executives, bringing together CISOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Through peer sharing and collaboration, CISOs from the world’s leading organizations drive innovative ideas, exchange best practices and forward-looking perspectives, and address critical issues at the forefront of security today.

Each community is organized by region and led by C-level practitioners offering members regular access to the expertise of peers.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CISOs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.

CISOs in the community

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Laurent Amsel

ENGIE
Group CISO
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Sara Andrews

Experian
Global CISO

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James Beeson

Pfizer
Global CISO

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Derek Benz

The Coca-Cola Company
SVP & CISO

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Allan Cockriel

Shell
Group CISO

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Meredith Harper

Synchrony Financial
SVP & CISO

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Helen Rabe

BBC
CISO

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Ashish Shrestha

Jaguar Land Rover
Group CISO
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Morgan Storey

Sonic Healthcare
CISO

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Kylie Watson

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
CISO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Integrating AI in Cybersecurity for Enhanced Risk Management
  2. Modernizing Security Operations
  3. Evolving CISO Roles for Strategic and Operational Resilience

Programs

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IN-PERSON

Executive Summit
Gain new connections and actionable insights from C-level peers at this one-day program. View what to expect.

What to expect at an Executive Summit:

  • Keynotes from practitioners and thought leaders
  • Peer-led, interactive discussions
  • Networking in one-on-one Peer-to-Peer Meetings
  • In-person program in your area
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IN-PERSON

Inner Circle
Connect with other CISOs and discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting. View what to expect.

What to expect at an Inner Circle:

  • Facilitated discussions on key topics
  • Networking over dinner and drinks
  • Peer-led, in-person program in an evening
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VIRTUAL

Town Hall
Participate in an interactive, peer-led discussion on current priorities for CISOs. View what to expect.

What to expect at a Town Hall:

  • Informal, breakout group discussion
  • Share insights and learn from peers
  • One-hour, virtual discussion
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VIRTUAL

Peer Roundtable
Join a small group of peers for an interactive conversation around a hot topic or priority. View what to expect.

What to expect at a Peer Roundtable:

  • Intimate and interactive discussion 
  • Framed around a hot topic or priority
  • One-hour, virtual conversation
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Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.

Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.

Each application will be reviewed, and once your membership is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.

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Community Member Criteria

To ensure peer connections and conversations at the highest level, members must meet the following criteria:

- C-level or senior most executive for respective function

- Organization revenue of $500M+

Exceptions are considered.

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Discover why executives join a community

Hear from current members who share why they participate in a community of C-level peers with similar interests, challenges, and priorities.

 

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“The biggest advantage to the community is getting involved with other CISOs and learning about the problems and challenges they're facing.”

ANGELA WILLIAMS, GLOBAL CISO
UL SOLUTIONS
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"Bringing CISOs together within the community... it just makes connections a lot easier."

TONY TAYLOR, CISO
LAND O'LAKES
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“You know you’re going to get good quality vendor participation and speakers that are relevant to CISOs, because they’re being chosen by your peers.”

TOD MITCHINSON, VP, CISO
NEW YORK LIFE

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2025 CISO Leadership Perspectives

CISOs continue to manage a complex technology and cybersecurity environment in 2025. Security threats are expanding, and CISOs want to grow the business while managing the risks. More than 1,100 CISOs shared their key priorities and opportunities in our annual survey – here’s a snapshot of what they reported.

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Top Focus Areas for CISOs in 2025

In 2025, CISOs are tasked with improving organizational resilience at the same time as they have more assets, platforms and threats to manage. Here are some high level themes that are emerging for CISOs as they take the lead on managing organizational risk.

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BLOG | JANUARY 20, 2025
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CISO Community: The Best Topics and Sessions of 2024

In 2024, we facilitated 96 CISO community engagements across North America, 10 CISO programs across Europe, and 11 gatherings in Australia. Here are a few of the highest-rated sessions and content for CISOs in our communities in 2024.

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