Cybersecurity can generate massive value for our enterprises, but only if we have the courage to challenge the lies that we as cybersecurity professionals tell ourselves. Our self-deceptions lock us into obsolete principles and practices that prevent us from truly aligning with our executive partners and enabling our organizations. This keynote will unpack the biggest lies we must defeat, highlighting the decisions and practical steps cybersecurity leaders must take to deliver the success they deserve.
Speaker Bio
Gartner keynote
Jie Zhang
VP Analyst
Jie Zhang is a VP analyst responsible for covering risk management strategies and supporting technologies. Ms. Zhang's areas of specialty integrated risk management and digital innovation. She has 25 years of professional experience in a variety of research, advisory and IT-related roles.
She is an author on the emerging trends of digital innovation. She interacts and offers advice to large, complex and cross-jurisdiction organizations for risk management strategies and security management programs. She is also a recognized expert on China cybersecurity law and privacy management.
Prior to joining Gartner, she was a professor of applied statistics, a consultant on business operations and led companywide IT projects; evaluated, selected and acquired some major vendor and system integrators' offerings; and served as a liaison between the business and IT sides of the organization.
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She is an author on the emerging trends of digital innovation. She interacts and offers advice to large, complex and cross-jurisdiction organizations for risk management strategies and security management programs. She is also a recognized expert on China cybersecurity law and privacy management.
Prior to joining Gartner, she was a professor of applied statistics, a consultant on business operations and led companywide IT projects; evaluated, selected and acquired some major vendor and system integrators' offerings; and served as a liaison between the business and IT sides of the organization.
Tuesday, 26 September, 2023 / 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST
Keynote: Debunking the Myths that Obscure Cybersecurity's Full Value
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Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BST
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Thursday, 28 September, 2023 / 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM BST
Ask the Expert: Top Security Trends in China, 2023
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