Join Sam Curry, Global VP and CISO in Residence at Zscaler, as he dives into the future of AI and its implications for cybersecurity. He argues against the idea of fighting AI with AI and emphasizes the importance of a zero trust strategy. Sam shares insights on navigating the evolving AI threat landscape and the essential qualities of humble leadership in cybersecurity. He also reflects on the risks of a digital dark age and the urgent need to modernize IT practices for better protection against emerging threats.
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Cybersecurity's Cyclical Challenges
Cybersecurity challenges seem to worsen cyclically, but real innovation is rare.
Opponents improve faster due to higher innovation investment and choosing time and place of attacks.
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The Three-Body Problem
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Cixin Liu
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Today, we're talking to Sam Curry, Global VP, CISO in Residence at Zscaler. We discuss the AI threat landscape in 2025, why fighting AI with AI may not be your best strategy, and how to position yourself in a community to become a better leader.
All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
To learn more about Zscaler, check out their website here.
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