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Chief information security officers (CISOs) are facing disruption from external forces, ranging from geopolitical tensions to the rapid growth of AI, testing the limits of existing programmes. In the Gartner Opening Keynote, Wam Voster, VP Analyst, Gartner, outlined Gartner’s top cybersecurity trends for 2026, offering organizations the strategic direction needed to manage risk and strengthen resilience across three key themes: Transform governance, Secure new frontiers and Normalize AI adoption.

As quantum computing rapidly advances, the cryptographic foundations that secure our digital world face unprecedented challenges. In this session, Sarah Almond, Director Analyst, Gartner, outlined the urgent need to adopt quantum-resistant encryption technologies to safeguard against emerging quantum threats.

Attackers are increasingly using deepfakes to bypass automated voice biometrics, identity verification systems, and even impersonate company executives in scams targeting employees. In this session, Apeksha Kaushik, Principal Analyst, Gartner, discussed the current state of deepfake detection and the mitigation strategies organisations should adopt.