Cyber Security Weekly Podcast

We speak with Dhawal Sharma, Executive Vice President & Head of Product Strategy at Zscaler on the latest innovations in zero trust to enhance security, simplify access management, and significantly reduce legacy infrastructure costs.Dhawal Sharma is a visionary leader and expert in cloud security who currently serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Product Strategy at Zscaler. Since joining the company in 2012, Dhawal has made significant contributions to its success by leading key product management initiatives that have strengthened the foundation of Zscaler’s solutions and transformed the way businesses approach secure digital transformation.From 2012 to 2018, Dhawal oversaw all core product management at Zscaler, driving innovation and excellence across the company’s primary offerings. Today, he leads emerging product innovations and core platform responsibilities, focusing on cutting-edge advancements in cloud security, networking, data path optimization, IoT security, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Network Performance Monitoring (NPM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and regulatory compliance. His ability to identify industry needs ahead of the curve has positioned Zscaler as a leader in cloud-native security solutions.Dhawal’s professional journey spans two decades, during which he has held key product management, product marketing, and sales leadership roles in security, networking, compliance, and network management across both large enterprises and tech startups. Prior to Zscaler, Dhawal worked at Cisco, where he excelled in strategic roles that shaped the security and networking landscape.An accomplished academic, Dhawal holds a Technical MBA degree with a specialization in Networking and IT Infrastructure from Symbiosis Center for IT. He also holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering degree specializing in Computer Science. #ZL2025 #zerotrustsecurity #mysecuritytv #zscaler

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.#ZL2025 #zerotrustsecurity #mysecuritytv #zscaler

As we enter the era of agentic AI, we must also address its risks. At Zenith Live 2025, we speak with Ed Henry, Zscaler, Senior Data Scientist and discuss agentic AI, its potential to streamline operations, and what are some of the key security challenges. #ZL2025 #zerotrustsecurity #mysecuritytv #zscaler

We speak with Phil Tee, Zscaler, EVP, Head of AI Innovations at Zenith Live 2025 in Las Vegas.Phil and his team are developing new AI advancements to better secure the use of AI, enabling organizations to integrate and leverage its potential. Phil is responsible for driving AI innovations at Zscaler, leveraging their unique data assets and the latest in AI technology to push forward what’s possible in Sec and DevOps for Zscaler customers. His team’s goal is to generate novel offerings in the cyber market and ensure that our customers benefit from the remarkable pace of AI innovation.Phil brings the experience of three decades in software and AI entrepreneurship, having founded or co-founded Micromuse, RiverSoft, Promethyan Labs, and Moogsoft. Before joining Zscaler, Phil served as the chairman and CEO of Moogsoft until its acquisition by Dell Technologies. Moogsoft was an early pioneer in the use of AI in operations, credited with founding the AIOps market segment. During his tenure, Phil was directly involved in the groundbreaking technology as a primary inventor in more than 50 patents, and authored or coauthored dozens of academic papers. Before Moogsoft, Phil’s roles at RiverSoft and Micromuse—where he invented Netcool—solidified him as a serial disrupter in operations technology.In addition to his entrepreneurial activities, Phil has advised multiple startups and is an adjunct professor at ASU as well as a visiting researcher at the University of Sussex. Phil has an undergraduate degree in Physics and earned a doctorate in Informatics focused on Network Science and Information Theory from Sussex, where he also sits on the board of the School of Informatics.#ZL2025 #zerotrustsecurity #mysecuritytv #zscaler

We speak with Andreas Hartl, Senior Vice President for the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region at Zscaler. Andreas is responsible for driving the company's growth and strategic initiatives across the region.Prior to joining Zscaler, Andreas held senior leadership positions at several leading technology companies, including Aveva, IBM & Microsoft, where he played a pivotal role in expanding market presence and achieving significant revenue growth. His extensive background in sales, business development, and strategic planning has equipped him with a deep understanding of the APJ market and its unique opportunities.Andreas is known for his ability to build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and customer-centricity. His strategic vision and execution have been instrumental in driving Zscaler's success in the region, helping organizations securely transform their digital infrastructure.He holds a Bachelor’s in Applied Sciences, Electrical Engineering & Information Technology from Technical University of Munich as well as a Master’s from University of Applied Sciences Munich. With a strong commitment to excellence and a forward-thinking mindset, Andreas Hartl continues to shape the future of secure digital transformation in the APJ region.#ZL2025 #zerotrustsecurity #mysecuritytv #zscaler

We speak with Ethical Hacker Juan Francisco 'Fran' Bolivar and Sajeeb Lohani, Global TISO for Bugcrowd. Fran successfully claimed 90 bounties as a result of a ServiceNow configuration compromise, with bounties ranging between $100K and $3K.Fran provides insight into his methodologies, learning outcomes and the challenges of being an ethical hacker.For more information and to access more, including the Bugcrowd Report series - visit https://mysecuritymarketplace.com/bugcrowd-register-to-access/#bugcrowd #cisoseries #mysecuritytv #cybersecurity #ITMOAH #ethicalhackers

We speak with Rajeeshwaran Moorthy of Space Marketplace at the World Police Summit 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre 13-15 May. Raj is a strategy and technology leader specializing in space economy commercialization, future foresight, and digital transformation. His work focuses on bridging investment, policy, and technology to help organizations navigate complex challenges, develop strategic roadmaps, and capitalize on emerging opportunities—whether in corporate strategy, AI capabilities, or the evolving space economy. Raj spoke tt WPS on Data Intelligence, AI & Surveillance in Narcotics Control which explores the complex and often overlooked issue of drug muling where individuals—sometimes coerced or deceived—find themselves transitioning from victims to accused criminals.Space MarketPlace is a platform dedicated to the space industry, connecting a global community of space professionals, enthusiasts, and businesses. The marketplace offers a wide array of services and applications, ranging from satellite imagery and data analytics to space tourism and satellite launch services.MySecurity Media were media partners to the WPS 2025. #Worldpolicesummit #wps2025 #mysecuritytv

We speak with Police Colonel David Martinez Vinluan (PNP), the Executive Director of the ASEANAPOL Secretariat at the World Police Summit 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre 13-15 May. As the first Filipino to be appointed as Executive Director since the Secretariat’s establishment in 1981, David highlighted the pivotal role of ASEANAPOL in promoting effective regional police-to-police cooperation, proactive law enforcement responses, and principled multilateralism.David is also a 2025 Judge for the Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards. In support of this initiative, the ASEANAPOL Secretariat has disseminated invitations to all ASEANAPOL Member Countries (AMCs), encouraging them to nominate exceptional women personnel who are champions in their respective fields and who have significantly contributed to advancing the WPS agenda. Through this meaningful partnership, ASEANAPOL is taking proactive steps to: Promote the Awards across all ASEANAPOL Member Countries; Facilitate formal invitations to national police organizations to support and endorse nominations; and Advocate for the creation of dedicated award categories for female police officers, ensuring their efforts and leadership are celebrated across the region.https://womeninsecurityaseanregion.com/MySecurity Media were media partners to the WPS 2025. #Worldpolicesummit #wps2025 #mysecuritytv #topwomeninsecurityASEAN

We speak with Carmen Best, Former Chief of Police Seattle at the World Police Summit 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre 13-15 May. Carmen served with the Seattle Police Department for 28 years, beginning as an entry-level patrol officer and later becoming the first African American woman Chief of Police. Skilled in Public Safety, Infrastructure Security, Police Service, Law Enforcement, Police Administration, Management, Criminal Justice, and Crime Prevention. Carmen serves on the Leadership Council for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), Seattle as well as a board member for United Way of King County, Young Women’s Christian Association - King County, a member of the St. Jude Advisory Council for Seattle, and the Seattle University Criminal Justice Advisory Committee and member of the Human and Civil Rights Committee (HCRC) for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). A former member of the IACP Board of Directors - a group with which she maintains affiliation. Additionally, she is a contributor to MSNBC, CNBC and NBC News affiliates.MySecurity Media were media partners to the WPS 2025. #Worldpolicesummit #wps2025 #mysecuritytv

We speak with Associate Professor Lyndel Bates, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the Griffith Criminology Institute at Griffith University at the World Police Summit 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre 13-15 May. Associate Professor Lyndel Bates has research and teaching interests predominantly in road policing, road safety and traffic law enforcement, the intersection of criminology and health and translating research into policy. Lyndel has expertise in report writing, critical analysis, and project design and management. She is an award winning researcher who has presented her work to both national and international conferences. She has also published her research findings in a number of international peer reviewed journals.MySecurity Media were media partners to the WPS 2025. #Worldpolicesummit #wps2025 #mysecuritytv