Episode 471 - Harnessing Zero Trust and AI to Outpace Cyberthreats

Episode 471 - Harnessing Zero Trust and AI to Outpace Cyberthreats

Author: MySecurity Media November 12, 2025 Duration: 5:50

We speak with Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer & Executive Vice President of Cyber & AI Engineering at Zscaler on the latest zero trust and AI innovations empowering organisations to secure their digital transformation journeys and stay ahead of evolving threats.

With nearly two decades of expertise in cybersecurity, Deepen is regarded as a pioneer in advancing threat intelligence, secure product development, and enterprise protection. Beyond his scope of leading cyber and AI engineering, Deepen also oversees the ThreatLabz team, a world-class security research group focused on identifying emerging threats, analyzing vulnerabilities, and delivering actionable insights to protect organizations at Zscaler. Under his leadership, Zscaler’s award-winning zero-trust architecture continues to evolve, providing businesses with robust defenses against sophisticated attack vectors like ransomware, phishing, and advanced malware.

Before joining Zscaler, Deepen held key security leadership positions at Dell SonicWALL, where he helped develop cutting-edge security solutions and strategies for businesses navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape. His breadth of experience in fields like security operations, threat research, and compliance has established him as a respected authority in the industry.

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Produced by MySecurity Media, the Cyber Security Weekly Podcast operates from a simple, powerful premise: trust is the foundation of everything. When it erodes, progress halts. This isn't just a theoretical discussion; it's a practical, weekly analysis of how that trust is built, tested, and broken in our interconnected world. Each episode delves into the evolving landscape of threats, blending cyber and physical security into a single, crucial conversation. You'll hear directly from experts navigating these challenges, get clarity on new government policies affecting the sector, and learn about the tools and strategies emerging from leading industry suppliers. We move beyond headlines to provide context on why a particular breach happened, how a new regulation will play out, or what a conference announcement really means for professionals in the field. This podcast serves as a consistent, reliable resource for anyone responsible for safeguarding assets, data, or people, offering not just news updates but a deeper understanding of the trends that define risk and resilience. It's for those who know that staying informed is the first, non-negotiable step in maintaining that essential trust.
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