Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2025 India - Day 2 Highlights
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
As the frequency and impact of disruptions caused by third‑party cyber incidents continue to rise, it is becoming clear that most third‑party cyber risk programmes are not adequately prepared to meet current challenges. In this session, Rahul Balakrishnan, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner, outlined how chief information security officers (CISOs) can strategically optimise their third‑party cyber-risk management (TPCRM) investments in 2026 and beyond. Contd
Modern identity and access management (IAM) strategies now strengthen security while reducing the friction caused by legacy cybersecurity controls. In this session, Sarah Almond, Director Analyst, Gartner, explained why cybersecurity leaders must elevate IAM from a tactical or a checkbox exercise to a core pillar of cybersecurity strategy.
With emerging regulations, advancing technologies and rising stakeholder expectations, cybersecurity leaders are navigating an increasingly complex and fast‑shifting landscape. In this session, Shadrock Roberts, Director Analyst at Gartner, explored how organisations can build privacy programs capable of adapting to uncertainty.
