
Deepen Desai
Chief Security Officer and EVP of Cyber and AI Engineering at Zscaler. He discusses Mustang Panda's latest campaign and related research.
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May 24, 2025 • 20min
Pandas with a purpose. [Research Saturday]
Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer and EVP of Cyber and AI Engineering at Zscaler, dives into the latest activities of the Mustang Panda group. He reveals the new arsenal, including advanced backdoors like TONEINS and tools for stealthy surveillance. Discussions include their phishing tactics and the development of custom keyloggers, PAKLOG and CorKLOG. Desai emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive defense strategy and the role of AI in both cyberattacks and cybersecurity measures, highlighting the ongoing battle against sophisticated threats.

Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 5min
Thriving Through Volatility: Insights for CISOs - Jeff Pollard, Pejman (Pej) Roshan, Deepen Desai - BSW #401
Jeff Pollard, an analyst specializing in security at Forrester, discusses strategies for CISOs to navigate volatility and effectively manage budgets. Pej Roshan, CMO of Menlo Security, emphasizes the importance of AI-driven threat detection and browser security. Deepen Desai, CSO at Zscaler, highlights the risks of AI-assisted attacks and advocates for Zero Trust strategies. The conversation covers the critical need for improved communication of security requirements and the importance of automation in enhancing operational efficiency.

Aug 21, 2023 • 23min
DPRK tried to hit RoK-US military exercises. Australian domain administrator auDA may have been breached. WoofLocker's tech support scam. US warns of cyber threats to space systems.
Deepen Desai from Zscaler shares ransomware trends. Topics discussed in the podcast include attempted cyber attack on joint military exercises, potential breach of Australian Domain Administrator, tech support scam, and cyber threats to space systems. The podcast also covers Russian disinformation campaigns, threatening texts in Ukraine, and the implementation of zero trust in organizations.