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Kevin McCarty
Chief Info Security Officer
Gartner
Session
Monday, June 01, 2026 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM EDT
Executive Story: The New CISO in Town — Stacking the Right Pieces
Kevin McCarty,
Chief Info Security Officer, Gartner
Stepping into a new CISO role can feel like a game of Tetris— the pieces keep coming and every decision shapes the bigger picture. Success in the first year depends on fitting new strategies into existing structures while figuring out what to shift or remove. Join Kevin McCarty, 1 year into the job as CISO at Gartner, to learn about:
• Having a no-limits mindset with a clear and adaptable vision from day one
• Communicating clear, quantified risk to secure investment
• Developing trust and partnership across the business to create influence and speed execution
Kevin McCarty, Chief Information Security Officer, Gartner ... Show More Show Less
• Having a no-limits mindset with a clear and adaptable vision from day one
• Communicating clear, quantified risk to secure investment
• Developing trust and partnership across the business to create influence and speed execution
Kevin McCarty, Chief Information Security Officer, Gartner ... Show More Show Less