We speak with Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer & Executive Vice President of Cyber & AI Engineering at Zscaler and 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.
