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Session Insights | February 11, 2026

Preparing for Brand New Threats - Fighting AI with Precision

Session Insights | February 11, 2026

Preparing for Brand New Threats - Fighting AI with Precision

As cyberattackers increasingly leverage AI to execute more advanced attacks, CISOs and CIOs must adopt a proactive, AI-driven defence strategy. Jesper Olsen, Chief Security Officer (EMEA North) at Palo Alto Networks, discussed how to defend organisations in the AI era at the recent Benelux CISO Community Executive Summit - here are key takeaways from the session.
Blog | January 28, 2026

What C-level Executives Were Reading in 2025

Blog | January 28, 2026

What C-level Executives Were Reading in 2025

In 2025, over 14,000 executives engaged in Gartner C-level Communities across 400 in-person and virtual events. They also provided peer-driven insights through blogs, articles, discussions and community surveys. Here, we explore the hottest topics and most-read articles, offering a glimpse of the issues that resonated most with C-level executives in 2025.
Town Hall Insights | January 13, 2026

Leading with Intelligence — CISOs as Strategic Business Influencers

Town Hall Insights | January 13, 2026

Leading with Intelligence — CISOs as Strategic Business Influencers

Security leaders in our Global CISO Community gathered recently for a Town Hall discussion on how to communicate to the business about security intelligence and risk and the evolution of CISOs from technical guardians to strategic influencers. Check out their takeaways on translating risk into business value and guiding enterprise resilience.
Blog | December 10, 2025

Three Key Themes for CISOs in 2026

Blog | December 10, 2025

Three Key Themes for CISOs in 2026

As we approach 2026, CISOs continue to navigate an era of unprecedented complexity and risk. To address these challenges, security leaders across Gartner CISO Communities will get together throughout the year to connect and collaborate with their peers. From our conversations with members, here are 3 focus areas for CISOs in 2026.
Blog | December 10, 2025

Winning Together: How CISOs and CTOs Can Maximize Innovation

Blog | December 10, 2025

Winning Together: How CISOs and CTOs Can Maximize Innovation

At the Atlanta CIO Community Executive Summit, Equifax EVP and CTO Jamil Farshchi led a keynote session on aligning IT and security to drive innovation. Jamil shared strategies for building this alignment, overcoming misconceptions about security and enabling early integration between IT and security. Here, Jamil shares some key takeaways from the session.
Survey Report | October 30, 2025

8 Findings from C-level Executives on Leading in a VUCA Environment

Survey Report | October 30, 2025

8 Findings from C-level Executives on Leading in a VUCA Environment

As 2025 unfolds, C-level executives are navigating a landscape marked by persistent volatility and complexity. How are C-suite leaders preparing for the year ahead? In this report, we present eight key findings from 740 C-level executives who participated in a recent Pulse Survey asking their views about ongoing economic uncertainty.
Blog | October 16, 2025

What to Expect at a Community Town Hall

Blog | October 16, 2025

What to Expect at a Community Town Hall

At Gartner C-level Communities, one of our most popular community gatherings is the Town Hall – a virtual program designed specifically for C-level executives to address topics critical to their roles in between in-person events. Here is an inside look at what to expect as a participant.
Infographic | September 14, 2025

C-Suite Community Pulse Business Resilience Global Challenges

Infographic | September 14, 2025

C-Suite Community Pulse Business Resilience Global Challenges

As the year progresses, C-level executives continue to operate in a volatile and complex environment – from tariffs and inflation to rapid technological change. Here, we share responses from 740 C-level executives to an August Community Pulse Survey and compare how executives’ views have evolved on the economic climate since earlier this year.
Leadership Profile | August 20, 2025

How Investigative Skills Inform One CISO’s Approach to Cybersecurity

Leadership Profile | August 20, 2025

How Investigative Skills Inform One CISO’s Approach to Cybersecurity

Rick Orloff, CISO of Pure Storage, began his career as a licensed private investigator, operating his own firm and working with high-tech companies in Silicon Valley, including Oracle. How did he progress from private investigator to CISO? Orloff shares key moments from his career journey, his top cybersecurity priorities this year, and advice for those new to the CISO role.
Town Hall Insights | August 11, 2025

Threat Ready — Ensuring Business Resiliency

Town Hall Insights | August 11, 2025

Threat Ready — Ensuring Business Resiliency

Cybersecurity incidents are not a question of 'if' they will happen, but ‘when’ – even for organizations with mature security programs. Security teams must go beyond initial threat response to ensure business resilience in today's environment. CISOs in our Dallas Community gathered recently for a Town Hall exploring business resiliency – these are their takeaways.
Blog | July 13, 2025

Gartner C-level Communities: Where C-suite Leaders Shape the Conversation

Blog | July 13, 2025

Gartner C-level Communities: Where C-suite Leaders Shape the Conversation

Gartner C-level Communities are designed exclusively for C-level executives from the world’s leading organizations. But what truly sets us apart is the way our community is led and shaped: by the Governing Body, a select group of C-level executives who ensure our programs are always relevant, timely, and impactful.