... This compilation of notable cyber incidents is both an awareness and educational tool to augment C-level executives’ knowledge of recent cyber-focused disruptions. This collection is not exhaustive of all threats and breaches and should complement continuous InfoSec learning from diverse sources. Gartner ...
Analyst(s): Research Board Research Team
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... This compilation of notable cyber incidents is both an awareness and educational tool to augment C-level executives’ knowledge of recent cyber-focused disruptions. This collection is not exhaustive of all threats and breaches and should complement continuous InfoSec learning from diverse sources. Gartner ...
... Gartner First Takes Fresh insights on emerging trends Evidence emerged yesterday of the first AI-driven cyberattack on a wide range of government entities, including a water utility. Though it eventually failed, it is a warning to all CISOs to focus on foundational security controls instead of focusing ...
Analyst(s): Eric Grenier | Katell Thielemann | Meghan Hollis
... leaders counter attacks that move faster than human response. October 6, 2026 AI changes the economics of cyber defense Generative AI has accelerated the volume, speed and sophistication of cyberattacks, creating a challenge that traditional detect-and-respond approaches were not designed to handle. Gartner ...
... highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. However, battling sophisticated AI cyberattacks with more AI is betting on an unpredictable arms race. Disconnected systems — those outside of web and cloud-based technology reach — will provide the best protection against worst-case cyberattacks. Gartner Recommended ...
... recognize that cybersecurity can’t be ignored. In today’s turbulent environment, we are endangered by both unbridled technology optimism and excessive preoccupation with risk. Hype - whether driven by AI, emerging technologies, geopolitical changes or latest headline-grabbing cyberattack - threatens to ...
... •Which past Gartner cybersecurity predictions were accurate — and which missed the mark •The core prediction themes shaping cybersecurity in 2026 and beyond •Gartner’s top, high‑impact cybersecurity predictions every CISO should track •How these predictions inform strategic planning and future‑readiness ...
... Paul Proctor Distinguished VP Analyst Gartner Cybersecurity as a business decision Cybersecurity is now the No. 1 spend item on the technology investment list. Yet, making defensible business investments in cybersecurity remains a challenge. Cybersecurity investments should be based on specific business ...
... Access Insights Already a Gartner client? Heads of I&O must expect a severe cyberattack in the near term. Their partnership with cybersecurity leaders must shift from preventing the incident to limiting the impact. Shift from prevention-first thinking to impact containment: limit blast radius, preserve ...