https://cms.revolutionaries.zscaler.com/ An executive-level resource for actionable, practical, and real-world examples for creating enterprise change through digital transformation initiatives. en https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/food-thought-managing-security-grsacompass-group GRSA/Compass Group is a global provider of food services and support operating in over 50 countries. How does CISO Adriano Lima, ensure his company remains secure while serving companies, schools, hospitals, oil platforms, and global customers? Mon, 13 May 2024 10:52:00 -0700 Sean Cordero https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/food-thought-managing-security-grsacompass-group https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/crafting-future-cybersecurity-how-rules-can-coexist-innovation Cybersecurity, regulation, and innovation are sources of both challenges and opportunities. As new technologies emerge, the need for cybersecurity increases. However, hasty regulation can impede progress. Mon, 13 May 2024 07:44:40 -0700 Editorial Team https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/crafting-future-cybersecurity-how-rules-can-coexist-innovation https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/hydra-effect-why-shutting-down-raas-playing-whack-mole CISO Benjamin Corll explores why taking down ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups is a monumental challenge. Fri, 10 May 2024 12:04:38 -0700 Ben Corll https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/hydra-effect-why-shutting-down-raas-playing-whack-mole https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ciso-pulse-check-advice-communicating-boards-and-senior-leaders Zscaler VP & CISO in Residence Sam Curry, former SVP & Global CISO at Cigna Health James Beeson, and former Vistra CISO Paul Reyes discuss their strategies for effective board conversations on cybersecurity. Thu, 09 May 2024 12:52:52 -0700 Kyle Fiehler https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ciso-pulse-check-advice-communicating-boards-and-senior-leaders https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/adding-twist-epic-vulnerability-management We are in our fourth decade since the Security Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks (SATAN) hit the scene and we have to ask ourselves, “Why is it still so hard to effectively patch systems?” Wed, 08 May 2024 12:47:02 -0700 Sam Curry https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/adding-twist-epic-vulnerability-management https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/csa-ai-summit-keynote-art-possible-zero-trust RSA Conference 2024 kicked off in San Francisco with the Cloud Security Alliance's annual summit, this time themed around AI. Jay Chaudhry, founder and CEO of Zscaler, and Ricardo Lafosse, CISO, The Kraft Heinz Company delivered the morning keynote. Tue, 07 May 2024 16:06:43 -0700 Christopher Jablonski https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/csa-ai-summit-keynote-art-possible-zero-trust https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/threading-needle-between-security-and-enablement-zscaler-cio-praniti-lakhwara Zscaler CIO Praniti Lakhwara joins host Pam Kubiatowski and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a CIO at a top cybersecurity firm. Tue, 07 May 2024 07:20:40 -0700 Pam Kubiatowski https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/threading-needle-between-security-and-enablement-zscaler-cio-praniti-lakhwara https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ciso-monthly-roundup-april-2024-threatlabz-2024-phishing-report-pan-os-zero-day-madmxshell CISO Monthly Roundup, April 2024: ThreatLabz 2024 Phishing Report, PAN-OS zero day, MadMXShell, Black Hat SEO, Pikabot, Zloader, and security advisories Tue, 07 May 2024 08:42:11 -0700 Deepen Desai https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ciso-monthly-roundup-april-2024-threatlabz-2024-phishing-report-pan-os-zero-day-madmxshell https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/leadership-tightrope-why-leading-todays-workforce-balancing-act Zscaler CISO, Ben Corll, analyzes leadership challenges and offers solutions based on professional experience. Read his tips for building trust within your team and avoiding bad leadership traits. Fri, 03 May 2024 08:23:02 -0700 Ben Corll https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/leadership-tightrope-why-leading-todays-workforce-balancing-act https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/hacking-paris-2024-olympic-cyber-threats With billions of eyes watching the Games this summer, we must trust that the headlines will be dominated by stories of sporting excellence and not by cybersecurity failures. Thu, 02 May 2024 07:45:27 -0700 Rob Sloan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/hacking-paris-2024-olympic-cyber-threats https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/navigating-new-sec-cybersecurity-regulations-ma-transactions Cybersecurity’s role in M&A cannot be overstated, especially considering new SEC regulations and their associated penalties. Zero trust aligns with these new rules and harbors implications for deal valuation, due diligence, and risk mitigation. Wed, 01 May 2024 13:19:11 -0700 Editorial Team https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/navigating-new-sec-cybersecurity-regulations-ma-transactions https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/poor-wi-fi-hampering-return-office Problematic in-office wireless connectivity challenges push for return-to-office (RTO) Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:29:17 -0700 Christopher Jablonski https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/poor-wi-fi-hampering-return-office https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/impact-zscaler-strategy-attend-cxo-exchange By taking time out of their schedules to attend one of our exchanges, our customers ensure their voices are heard in shaping Zscaler’s strategic emphasis. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:50:24 -0700 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/impact-zscaler-strategy-attend-cxo-exchange https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/trenches-cisos-guide-threat-intelligence Harness intelligence the right way to get proactive and sleep a little sounder Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:45:38 -0700 Ben Corll https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/trenches-cisos-guide-threat-intelligence https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/zero-trust-hitting-critical-mass-federal-level Chris DeRusha, Federal CISO and Deputy National Cyber Director Chris DeRusha recently shared insights at a fireside chat hosted by Kavitha Mariappan during Zscaler’s recent public sector summit in Washington D.C. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:03:32 -0700 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/zero-trust-hitting-critical-mass-federal-level https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/how-cybersecurity-and-ai-will-influence-global-elections-2024 2024 is a big year for elections. That helps explain why, according to the World Economic Forum, misinformation and disinformation rank among the year's top risks. AI is only serving to exacerbate that danger. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:05:25 -0700 Rob Sloan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/how-cybersecurity-and-ai-will-influence-global-elections-2024 https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/quest-real-least-privileged-access-starts-intelligent-segmentation Zero trust based segmentation can work wonders for your employees, extended workforce, workloads, and OT infrastructure. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:24:04 -0700 Editorial Team https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/quest-real-least-privileged-access-starts-intelligent-segmentation https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cybersecurity-perspectives-directors The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) brought together representing a mix of public, private, and nonprofit boards, spanning multiple industries, to increase knowledge of cyber risks and share insights. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:25:49 -0700 Sam Curry https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cybersecurity-perspectives-directors https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/unveiling-dark-arts-exploiting-trust Is the golden age of malware in the past? Today, widely-used web services like code repositories, cloud storage, text storage, and webhooks are increasingly weaponized by cybercriminals to achieve their aims. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:58:23 -0700 Tony Fergusson https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/unveiling-dark-arts-exploiting-trust https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ignoring-change-healthcare-attack-invites-cycle-disaster The Change Healthcare cyberattack demonstrates a critical need for zero trust security. The medical sector is a prime target for threat groups due to outdated technology, limited resources, and a wide variety of IoT and IoMT devices. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:59:29 -0700 Tamer Baker https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ignoring-change-healthcare-attack-invites-cycle-disaster https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ciso-monthly-roundup-march-2024-zscaler-threatlabz-2024-ai-security-report-tweaks CISO Monthly Roundup, March 2024: Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 AI Security Report, Tweaks infostealer, Windows/Android RATs, and XZ Utils and ConnectWise vulnerabilities Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:01:31 -0700 Deepen Desai https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ciso-monthly-roundup-march-2024-zscaler-threatlabz-2024-ai-security-report-tweaks https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/public-sector-using-grit-and-teamwork-tackle-cybersecurity-video Public sector organizations collaborate to defend against world-class cyberattacks. An informative discussion on SLED, critical infrastructure, SLED, and whole-of-state security. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:09:27 -0700 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/public-sector-using-grit-and-teamwork-tackle-cybersecurity-video https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/overcoming-challenges-digital-transformation-sled Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Arizona CXOs shed light on how to advance cyber and IT in state, local, and education (SLED) Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:53:45 -0700 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/overcoming-challenges-digital-transformation-sled https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxos-collaboration-key-public-sector-cybersecurity Current and former CXOs from the states of Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Arizona join the Zscaler Executive Connect Live to discuss “Digital Transformation Strategies for the Public Sector.” Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:14:07 -0700 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxos-collaboration-key-public-sector-cybersecurity https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ai-powered-dlp-and-genai-risks-cross-swords Executives are pushing their teams to adopt GenAI tools in the name of innovation and productivity. But inappropriate use by insiders can easily expose sensitive data, with many high-profile examples in the media.  Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:30:13 -0700 Christoph Schuhwerk https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ai-powered-dlp-and-genai-risks-cross-swords https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cisos-ai-and-ot-balancing-act-between-innovation-and-protection While AI in OT promises efficiency and innovation, it also introduces a whole new layer of risk that CISOs need to prepare for. Here are key areas CISOs should focus on regarding AI for OT. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:11:34 -0700 Ben Corll https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cisos-ai-and-ot-balancing-act-between-innovation-and-protection https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/seeking-out-cyber-challenges-jay-patty-svp-cybersecurity-engineering-regions-bank From missiles to your money, Regions Bank Sr. VP of Cybersecurity Engineering Jay Patty has more than 20 years of cybersecurity experience protecting some of society’s most important assets. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:21:05 -0700 Pam Kubiatowski https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/seeking-out-cyber-challenges-jay-patty-svp-cybersecurity-engineering-regions-bank https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/what-it-means-fight-ai-ai AI threatens to overwhelm security teams with increasingly sophisticated, high-volume attacks. That’s why security teams must have proactive measures that can scale with AI attacks. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:51:12 -0700 Editorial Team https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/what-it-means-fight-ai-ai https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/private-equity-and-cyber-resiliency-zscaler-persistent-systems A zero trust approach is the best technique to secure both PE firms and their portfolio companies. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:17:02 -0700 Christopher Jablonski https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/private-equity-and-cyber-resiliency-zscaler-persistent-systems https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/leading-grit-zero-trust-finance-sector-darin-hurd-ciso-guaranteed-rate Darin Hurd, EVP and CISO at Guaranteed Rate, explains the value of zero trust security in the financial sector. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:41:22 -0700 Sean Cordero https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/leading-grit-zero-trust-finance-sector-darin-hurd-ciso-guaranteed-rate https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/evolving-your-career-building-your-personal-brand-video Kavitha Mariappan is a guest speaker at the Women Leaders in Cybersecurity event held by NYU. During this event industry leaders, government officials, and various luminaries shared insights on new SEC cyber rules, AI, and career management. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:36:11 -0700 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/evolving-your-career-building-your-personal-brand-video https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/five-reasons-why-ransomware-still-reigns These 5 common cybersecurity shortcomings ensure ransomware continues to reign supreme among cybercriminals. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:40:56 -0700 Ben Corll https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/five-reasons-why-ransomware-still-reigns https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ciso-monthly-roundup-february-2024-ivanti-vpn-exploits-wineloader-attacks-european CISO Monthly Roundup, February 2024: Ivanti VPN exploits, WINELOADER attacks on European diplomats, Pikabot analysis, and Midnight Blizzard campaign Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:05:37 -0700 Deepen Desai https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ciso-monthly-roundup-february-2024-ivanti-vpn-exploits-wineloader-attacks-european https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/whats-name-defining-zero-trust-leaders Could you accurately and succinctly describe zero trust to your leadership team or board? A simple question without an easy answer. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:01:48 -0700 Editorial Team https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/whats-name-defining-zero-trust-leaders https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/international-womens-day-lets-pull-chair-all-our-women-colleagues Zscaler EVP, Customer Experience & Transformation Kavitha Mariappan discusses why she sees International Women's Day as an urgent call to action. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:06:15 -0800 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/international-womens-day-lets-pull-chair-all-our-women-colleagues https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/three-characteristics-successful-phased-digital-transformations For the latest Executive Connect Live, The 3 I’s of Successful Zero Trust Projects, host Kavitha Mariappan was joined Alex Philips, CIO of NOV, a Zscaler customer, and Craig Clay, former Lead Connectivity Architect at Shell and Zscaler CXO Advisor. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:14:01 -0800 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/three-characteristics-successful-phased-digital-transformations https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/3-successful-zero-trust-projects-incremental-interoperable-and-integrated-video Watch an informative zero trust discussion between Zscaler EVP of Customer Experience Kavitha Mariappan, CISO of NOV Alex Philips, and former Shell Lead Connectivity Architect Craig Clay. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:26:41 -0800 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/3-successful-zero-trust-projects-incremental-interoperable-and-integrated-video https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/infrastructure-modernization-stories-leadership-trenches Two pioneers of zero-trust security, Alex Philips (CIO of NOV) and Craig Clay (Former Lead Connectivity Architect at Shell and a Zscaler CXO Advisor), share invaluable lessons and insights about their past and present secure digital transformations. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:20:00 -0800 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/infrastructure-modernization-stories-leadership-trenches https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/gatekeeper-guardian-why-cisos-must-embrace-their-inner-business-superhero The days of the CISO as the lone wolf are long gone. Today's cybersecurity landscape demands a different kind of hero: a business-savvy leader who understands the intricate dance of protecting organizations while enabling their growth. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:29:25 -0800 Ben Corll https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/gatekeeper-guardian-why-cisos-must-embrace-their-inner-business-superhero https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/threats-water-achilles-heel-critical-infrastructure Recent cyberattacks on the water industry raise the prospect of more frequent, widespread, damaging incidents that threaten disruption to lives and livelihoods. We must act now to improve water sector cybersecurity, says David Cagigal. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:53:23 -0800 David Cagigal https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/threats-water-achilles-heel-critical-infrastructure https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/caio-disrupts-tech-one-story-time One of the leading AI/ML authorities in the industry says human capabilities are about the skyrocket but calls for the ethical use of AI, cautioning against inherent biases in historical data used for training AI systems. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:39:49 -0800 Christopher Jablonski https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/caio-disrupts-tech-one-story-time https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/how-siemens-ag-accelerating-transformation-combining-real-world-digital-world From manufacturing to infrastructure, mobility and healthcare, nearly everyone has interacted with products or services from Siemens in some fashion. As a 176-year-old company, Siemens AG has played a prominent role in modernizing entire countries. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:48:21 -0800 Hanna Hennig https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/how-siemens-ag-accelerating-transformation-combining-real-world-digital-world https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cisos-guide-ai-embracing-innovation-while-mitigating-risk We have entered the AI age. From this point on, the delicate dance between innovation and risk mitigation will be even more complex. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:44:04 -0800 Ben Corll https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cisos-guide-ai-embracing-innovation-while-mitigating-risk https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/unlocking-power-indias-digital-future India and its workforce are among the most influential players in IT & security today. So it was a special pleasure to host the Zscaler Global IT Leadership in Mumbai this past week. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:21:55 -0800 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/unlocking-power-indias-digital-future https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ciso-monthly-roundup-january-2024-zero-day-vpn-vulnerabilities-dreambus-zloader-qakbot-and In the latest edition of the CISO Monthly Roundup we examine recent zero day VPN vulnerabilities and offer threat analysis on DreamBus, ZLoader, and Qakbot. We also take a look at recent security advisories and offer our insights. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:45:39 -0800 Deepen Desai https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ciso-monthly-roundup-january-2024-zero-day-vpn-vulnerabilities-dreambus-zloader-qakbot-and https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/leading-empathy-and-transparency-brent-deterding-ciso-afni CISO with 25 years of experience shares his "been there, done that" attitude to lead calmly on both the best and worst days. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:15:47 -0800 Sean Cordero https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/leading-empathy-and-transparency-brent-deterding-ciso-afni https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/putting-vpn-cves-out-pasture Hackers turn to exposed attack surfaces like VPNs to exploit flaws and vulnerabilities in order to move laterally until they reach high-value assets. It's high time to put them out to pasture. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:51:26 -0800 Editorial Team https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/putting-vpn-cves-out-pasture https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/evolving-risks-and-rewards-ai The stage is set for AI to deliver exponential change across all corners of business and technology, but success will come to those leaders who grasp the promise and perils of what lies ahead. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:04:13 -0800 Christopher Jablonski https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/evolving-risks-and-rewards-ai https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/executives-say-adopting-ai-essential-risky Executives say adopting AI is essential, but risky Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:08:19 -0800 Kavitha Mariappan https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/executives-say-adopting-ai-essential-risky https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/five-signs-your-traditional-software-defined-wide-area-network-isnt-keeping Five reasons why our customers have been using our Branch Connector appliances to connect branches through the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange as a forwarder since 2022. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:37:29 -0800 Editorial Team https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/five-signs-your-traditional-software-defined-wide-area-network-isnt-keeping