Zscaler, Inc. has made a significant leadership change by appointing Dr. Swamy Kocherlakota as Executive Vice President of Agentic AI Security Engineering, a role critical for addressing the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. This shift from traditional chatbots to autonomous agents presents new challenges for existing security frameworks, which struggle to manage advanced threats effectively.
According to Jay Chaudhry, Zscaler's CEO and Founder, this appointment is timely, as organizations face both opportunities and risks associated with agentic AI. Dr. Kocherlakota's extensive background in AI strategy, particularly in regulated environments, will enhance Zscaler's Zero Trust architecture, which is utilized by 45% of Fortune 500 companies.
Dr. Kocherlakota aims to innovate within Zscaler's AI stack to strengthen security measures against emerging cyber threats. His leadership will drive the company’s commitment to evolving its security platform, particularly as businesses increasingly adopt AI technologies. Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange™, recognized as the largest in-line cloud security platform, is central to these efforts, ensuring protection amid the digital transformation of enterprises.