In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen Palo Alto Networks CEO: Global Cyber Threats, Digital Safety, and Tech Leadership
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Apr 9, 2025 
Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks and former leader at Google and SoftBank, dives into the thriving field of cybersecurity amid rising digital threats. He discusses the shifting landscape of cybercrime, where individuals and nation-states pose various risks. The conversation highlights the pivotal role of AI in both cyberattacks and defenses. Nikesh shares his journey from engineering in India to leadership in tech, emphasizing the need for strategic pivots and mentorship in navigating innovation and managing work-life balance.
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Expanding Attack Surface
- Cybersecurity protects digital infrastructure from bad actors as the world digitizes.
- The "attack surface" expands with growing interconnectivity, demanding faster protection.
Cybersecurity Asymmetry
- Bad actors only need to be right once, while cybersecurity must be right 100% of the time.
- This asymmetry necessitates advanced technologies like AI for effective, real-time protection.
AI's Impact on Cybersecurity
- AI is transforming cybersecurity by offering infinite memory and pattern recognition.
- It can assist current employees and potentially take over tasks, posing both benefits and risks.