Interview with Zscaler Founder and CEO Jay Chaudhry

Zscaler's founder and CEO Jay Chaudhry discusses his entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of cybersecurity. Chaudhry recounts his early inspiration from Netscape and the shift from traditional firewall-based security to Zscaler's zero-trust architecture, which treats all network traffic as untrusted. He also addresses the double-edged sword of AI, acknowledging its potential to enhance cyberattacks while emphasizing the importance of zero-trust architecture in mitigating AI-driven threats. Chaudhry highlights Zscaler's high Net Promoter Score and customer retention rates as indicators of the company's success and long-term growth potential, viewing Zscaler not just as a business but as a mission to secure critical infrastructure.

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Part 1: Founder's Journey, Origins

Part 2: Cloud Security, Zero Trust

Part 3: AI Impact, Future Trends

Part 4: Personal Security, Long-term Vision

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Part 1: Founder's Journey, Origins

Zscaler's Inception: From Accidental Entrepreneur to Cybersecurity Visionary

From SecureIT to Zscaler: A Serial Entrepreneur's Evolution

Part 2: Cloud Security, Zero Trust

Zscaler's Vision: Redefining Security for the Cloud and Mobile Era

Castle-and-Moat vs. Zero Trust: Zscaler's Security Paradigm Shift

Part 3: AI Impact, Future Trends

AI's Double-Edged Sword: Threats and Zero Trust as a Solution

AI and the Future of Work: Embracing Change and New Opportunities

Part 4: Personal Security, Long-term Vision

Personal Cybersecurity: Protecting Against Phishing and Using Common Sense

Zscaler's Long-Term Vision: Market Leadership and a Mission-Driven Approach

Interview with Zscaler Founder and CEO Jay Chaudhry

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Part 1: Founder's Journey, Origins

00:04Zscaler's Inception: From Accidental Entrepreneur to Cybersecurity Visionary

Zscaler's Inception: From Accidental Entrepreneur to Cybersecurity Visionary

02:28From SecureIT to Zscaler: A Serial Entrepreneur's Evolution

From SecureIT to Zscaler: A Serial Entrepreneur's Evolution

Part 2: Cloud Security, Zero Trust

06:29Zscaler's Vision: Redefining Security for the Cloud and Mobile Era

Zscaler's Vision: Redefining Security for the Cloud and Mobile Era

08:29Castle-and-Moat vs. Zero Trust: Zscaler's Security Paradigm Shift

Castle-and-Moat vs. Zero Trust: Zscaler's Security Paradigm Shift

Part 3: AI Impact, Future Trends

12:49AI's Double-Edged Sword: Threats and Zero Trust as a Solution

AI's Double-Edged Sword: Threats and Zero Trust as a Solution

16:30AI and the Future of Work: Embracing Change and New Opportunities

AI and the Future of Work: Embracing Change and New Opportunities

Part 4: Personal Security, Long-term Vision

18:31Personal Cybersecurity: Protecting Against Phishing and Using Common Sense

Personal Cybersecurity: Protecting Against Phishing and Using Common Sense

19:59Zscaler's Long-Term Vision: Market Leadership and a Mission-Driven Approach

Zscaler's Long-Term Vision: Market Leadership and a Mission-Driven Approach