Evanta: CISO Spain

Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Spain CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections

Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support

Peer Perspectives

Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences

Gartner Insights

Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Spain CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Spain CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

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

Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

1 June 2027 | an evening

Spain CISO Community Inner Circle

The Palace Hotel, Madrid

Join fellow CISOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

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Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.

Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.

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Community Member Criteria

To maintain the highest standard of peer‑level connections and discussions, members must meet the following criteria:

• Enterprise-wide C-Level or

• Business unit or regional C-Level responsible for:

- Private sector: $500M+ in revenue

- Public sector: 1,000+ employees

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“Cybersecurity is a team sport, and the challenges we face are often more similar across industries than they are different. Gartner C-Level Communities provide a valuable forum for networking, sharing experiences, and learning from peers who are tackling many of the same issues.”

Mario Ferket, CISO
Dow Inc

"It's really about having that access to trusted peers, knowing that it's going to be a relevant conversation and then also having a voice in the community."

Deneen DeFiore, VP & CISO
United Airlines

“The real value is connection – getting in a room with peers who are dealing with the same pressures you are. It's a place to trade ideas, swap war stories, and be honest about what's happening in cybersecurity.”

Miro Zgavc, CISO
HomeEquity Bank

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Spain CISO Community

Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Spain CISO Governing Body

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

Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed

Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices

Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies