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Session Insights | June 14, 2026

CISO Leadership in M&A – Balancing Speed, Security & Culture

Session Insights | June 14, 2026

CISO Leadership in M&A – Balancing Speed, Security & Culture

At the recent Chicago CISO Community Executive Summit, four CISOs in the community led a panel discussion on security leadership during mergers and acquisitions. They shared firsthand accounts of the challenges, surprises and successes they have encountered while navigating M&A – here are 5 key takeaways from the discussion.
Town Hall Insights | June 3, 2026

Dynamic Resilience — Executive Leadership in Turbulent Times

Town Hall Insights | June 3, 2026

Dynamic Resilience — Executive Leadership in Turbulent Times

In the face of intensifying geopolitical instability and rapid technological change, CIOs and CISOs are being called upon to lead the charge in organisational resilience. Recently, Gartner’s Middle East CIO and CISO Communities convened for a Town Hall focused on crisis management – Here are six key takeaways from the discussion.
Leadership Profile | May 19, 2026

From Cloud to Quantum: Haider Pasha on Security Leadership and the Next Frontier

Leadership Profile | May 19, 2026

From Cloud to Quantum: Haider Pasha on Security Leadership and the Next Frontier

As Chief Security Officer, EMEA and LATAM at Palo Alto Networks, Haider Pasha has experienced many “transformative moments” for CISOs – including the current one. Here, Haider shares his thoughts on AI as a fundamental business transformation, as well as what CISOs can expect from his upcoming session at the Gartner Italy CISO Executive Summit.
Survey Report | May 13, 2026

Top 3 Priorities for CISOs in 2026

Survey Report | May 13, 2026

Top 3 Priorities for CISOs in 2026

In 2026, CISOs are navigating a dynamic cybersecurity landscape, where operational resilience has emerged as the strategic focus. Here, we take a closer look at security leaders’ primary goals and challenges for the year, based on our Leadership Perspective Survey of 1,600 CISOs across Gartner C-level Communities.
Blog | April 6, 2026

The Business Impact of Participating in Gartner C-level Communities

Blog | April 6, 2026

The Business Impact of Participating in Gartner C-level Communities

Stuart Hughes, Chief Digital Officer of Kerry Group and one of the first executives to join the UK and Ireland CIO Community, has long recognized the value of connecting with peers to drive business impact. Here, Stuart shares how he has gained practical insights at Executive Summits that have directly influenced his day-to-day work and impacted his organization.
Town Hall Insights | March 19, 2026

Building Resilience – Empowering Cybersecurity Success in 2026

Town Hall Insights | March 19, 2026

Building Resilience – Empowering Cybersecurity Success in 2026

CISOs in our DACH Community gathered recently for a Town Hall discussion on the topic of cyber resilience – from defining it to adapting strategies for it. Here are four highlights from their discussion on ensuring business continuity even amid disruptions.
Town Hall Insights | March 10, 2026

Defending Against Deepfakes with Identity-First Security

Town Hall Insights | March 10, 2026

Defending Against Deepfakes with Identity-First Security

Deepfake technology is now a frontline threat, enabling impersonation attacks that can bypass traditional defenses. CISOs in our Dallas Community gathered recently for a Town Hall to discuss the growing challenge of deepfakes and their impact on identity and trust – these are the highlights from their discussion.
Infographic | March 6, 2026

2026 CISO Leadership Perspectives

Infographic | March 6, 2026

2026 CISO Leadership Perspectives

In 2026, CISOs are confronting a landscape marked by unprecedented complexity and heightened risk. In our proprietary Leadership Perspective Survey of community members, more than 1,000 CISOs shared their top priorities and challenges for the year – here is what they reported.
Blog | February 16, 2026

From Talent to AI: 6 CISOs Share What Matters Most Right Now

Blog | February 16, 2026

From Talent to AI: 6 CISOs Share What Matters Most Right Now

Six CISOs from leading organizations shared their perspectives on the #1 thing they believe security leaders should focus on in the months ahead. From business partnership and talent development to AI and incident response, here’s what’s top of mind for six CISOs.
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.