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      Conference Topics at a Glance

      Explore the most pressing issues influencing cybersecurity today and the emerging trends shaping tomorrow. From evolving threats to new technologies and regulatory change, discover the insights driving security leadership forward.

      AI Security and Governance

      Secure the responsible adoption of AI by addressing agent governance, AI-related threats, emerging regulations and the risks associated with AI-powered business processes.

      Exposure Management

      Move beyond traditional vulnerability management to continuously identify, prioritize and reduce the exposures that pose the greatest business risk.

      Postquantum Security

      Prepare for the next era of cybersecurity by building cryptographic agility, assessing quantum-related risks and developing long-term security strategies.
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      A range of conference sessions were presented each day at the 2026 Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit. While we work to develop this year's agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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      Monday, 16 March, 2026

      09:00 AM - 09:45 AM AEDT

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Seize the Moment
      Richard Addiscott, VP Analyst, Gartner
      It feels like everything is happening, everywhere, all at once. But amidst the chaos, there are opportunities, “moments” that we can seize, to ensure Cybersecurity’s success. What if we could use our organizations’ rush to AI as an opportunity to modernize both human and machine identity? What if we could turn the inevitability of cyber-attacks into a learning cycle that continuously makes us smarter, stronger, faster and more resilient? What if we could monetize our innovation with a cycle of continuous learning to fund even more innovation? Join this keynote and learn how to seize these moments! ... Show More Show Less

      10:00 AM - 10:20 AM AEDT

      RSA: Automated Adversaries: Agentic AI and the Future of Cybercrime
      Craig Dore, Senior Security Architect, RSA
      Cybercrime is entering a new phase, one increasingly driven by agentic AI. Craig opens a window into how automated AI Agents are being used to scale reconnaissance, accelerate access, and streamline exploitation. The talk will cover what defenders should be watching for today, practical ways to respond, and what this shift means for the future threat landscape. ... Show More Show Less

      10:00 AM - 10:20 AM AEDT

      Yubico: PQC and Passkeys - The Authentication Future
      Alex Wilson, Director Of Solutions Engineering, Yubico
      Passkeys, the authentication choice that stops the risk of malicious actors stealing your digital identity via common and sophisticated AI generated phishing attacks.

      Post Quantum Computing(PQC)       technologies are becoming de-rigour, Alex will present simple, standards based solutions that will address authentication needs for today and the future with PQC at the foundation. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

      AI Security 101: Stay Ahead of the Top 6 Generative AI Security Risks
      Dennis Xu, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Is that SaaS-delivered GenAI app secure to use? Are you building GenAI apps securely using cloud-hosted LLMs? Come join this session to hear about the top security risks of GenAI, including data loss, prompt injection, output risk, data poisoning, retrieval risk, AI agent risk, and what you should do to mitigate these risks to ensure a safe and secure GenAI adoption journey. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEDT

      Ask the Expert: How to Secure the Cloud — Without Crippling Business Innovation
      Esraa ElTahawy, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Cloud adoption — SaaS, PaaS and IaaS — continues to grow in the vast majority of enterprises. This Ask the Expert session provides a forum to ask about how to make this adoption as secure as possible without crippling business innovation. You can ask your specific questions about cloud security approaches, techniques and technical controls. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEDT

      Ask the Expert: Where to Start Your Journey in CPS Security?
      Wayne Hankins, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      As cyberattacks shift towards manufacturing, production, mission-critical, or national critical infrastructure environments, CISOs are increasingly asked to reach beyond Enterprise IT. They discover a new world of ICS, OT, IoT, and "smart" technologies - a world of cyber-physical systems where their IT-centric playbooks do not work. Join this session to get answers on where and how to start on the journey. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 11:30 AM AEDT

      CISO Circle Leadership Exchange: The Key Drivers of CISO Effectiveness
      Zachary Smith, Director Analyst, Gartner
      The CISO role and expectations are evolving. CISO’s need to be effectively managing their priorities. Are you modeling the right behaviors? Building the right skills? Prioritizing time management? In this session, attendees will explore the latest findings from Gartner's CISO Effectiveness benchmarking that are most conducive to effectiveness in role. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

      Cybersecurity Isn't Ready for Agents
      Bart Willemsen, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Why do threat actors target humans? It's because humans have agency and the ability to break rules. What will multidomain autonomous agents possess? Precisely that same agency. As we hastily integrate a nondeterministic layer into an ecosystem built for predictability, the potential for unforeseen issues arises. In this engaging exploration of the future, Gartner experts discuss the challenges posed by agent-based systems and how insights from restaurants and biology might provide solutions. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

      Executive Story: Big Moves to Strengthen Our Collective Cyber Security Resilience

      Stephanie Crowe, Head Australian Cyber Security Centre, Australian Signals Directorate
      Join Stephanie Crowe, Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), for an essential look at the "Big Moves" transforming Australia’s digital landscape. Attendees will gain insights into the Australian Signals Directorate's (ASD) strategy to harden critical infrastructure and protect the "crown jewels" against sophisticated "Living off the Land" (LOTL) and state-sponsored threats.
      Crowe will outline actionable shifts in collective resilience, including:
      Legislative "Limited Use" protections designed to encourage faster, confidential incident reporting.
      The transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to ensure long-term data safety.
      Strategic international and industry partnerships aimed at making the region a global leader in cyber security by 2030.       ... Show More Show Less

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