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We deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights. Our expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities. Our unrivaled combination of business and technology insights steers clients toward the right decisions on the issues that matter most. As a $6.5 billion company, with over 20,000 associates, and a member of the S&P 500, we are an objective partner with 13,000+ client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories — across every major function, geography, industry and market sector — and boast 45+ years of experience providing insights and expert guidance to client enterprises worldwide. To learn more about how we guide the leaders who shape the world, visit gartner.com. Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) Community guidelines: https://gtnr.it/3tceMrU Hot Topics Across the C-Suite LinkedIn Newsletter: https://gtnr.it/4c56S97

Forrester is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help leaders across technology, customer experience, digital, marketing, sales, and product functions use customer obsession to accelerate growth. Through Forrester’s proprietary research, consulting, and events, leaders from around the globe are empowered to be bold at work — to navigate change and put their customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations. Our unique insights are grounded in annual surveys of more than 700,000 consumers, business leaders, and technology leaders worldwide; rigorous and objective research methodologies, including Forrester Wave™ evaluations; more than 100 million real-time feedback votes; and the shared wisdom of our clients.

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world’s leading not-for-profit organization committed to awareness, practical implementation, and credentialing of forward-looking cybersecurity topics, including AI, cloud, and Zero Trust. In an era where digital transformation drives business success, CSA stands as the global authority ensuring organizations can operate securely while harnessing cutting-edge technology. Through the 501(c)3 CSAI Foundation, vendor-neutral research, globally-accepted standards, and award-winning education programs that unite technical experts, industry practitioners, and varied associations, governments, chapters, and corporate members across six continents, CSA bridges the gap between innovation and pragmatic security execution. CSA is the home of the industry-staple Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), AI Controls Matrix (AICM), and Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk (STAR) program, which help to create a common security language between providers and consumers. CSA also publishes freely accessible research publications, leads influential industry initiatives such as the AI Safety Initiative and Zero Trust Advancement Center, creates vendor-neutral educational offerings for cybersecurity professionals, and hosts high-impact events both around the world and online to help professionals enhance their skills and foster connections. In 2026, CSA launched CSAI, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation dedicated exclusively to AI security and safety. Collectively, CSA represents a global movement committed to solving the security industry’s problems of both today and tomorrow. Together we can ensure that the cyber space remains secure, trustworthy, and accessible to all. Visit the CSA website to explore educational resources, join the community, and discover how to accelerate your own organization's secure digital transformation: https://www.cloudsecurityalliance.org/