AI hype isn't slowing down, and for cybersecurity leaders, that's exactly the point. As organizations race to inject generative AI and AI agents into every corner of the business, CISOs face a new challenge: cutting through inflated expectations without getting left behind.
In this preview of the Opening Keynote from Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, Gartner experts Christine Lee and Leigh McMullen explain why now is the moment for cybersecurity to stop resisting the Hype Cycle, and start using it as a strategic advantage.
You'll learn:
- Why AI hype is becoming a catalyst, not a distraction, for cybersecurity
- How to use outcome‑driven metrics to guide smarter investments
- The biggest risks and realities of GenAI and AI agents
- What early AI adopters in cybersecurity are doing differently
- How embracing hype can strengthen resilience and unlock innovation
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