Innovations of Secure AI
We speak with Phil Tee, Zscaler, EVP, Head of AI Innovations at Zenith World 2025 in Las Vegas.
Phil and his team are developing new AI advancements to better secure the use of AI, enabling organizations to integrate and leverage its potential. Phil is responsible for driving AI innovations at Zscaler, leveraging their unique data assets and the latest in AI technology to push forward what’s possible in Sec and DevOps for Zscaler customers. His team’s goal is to generate novel offerings in the cyber market and ensure that our customers benefit from the remarkable pace of AI innovation.
Phil brings the experience of three decades in software and AI entrepreneurship, having founded or co-founded Micromuse, RiverSoft, Promethyan Labs, and Moogsoft. Before joining Zscaler, Phil served as the chairman and CEO of Moogsoft until its acquisition by Dell Technologies. Moogsoft was an early pioneer in the use of AI in operations, credited with founding the AIOps market segment. During his tenure, Phil was directly involved in the groundbreaking technology as a primary inventor in more than 50 patents, and authored or coauthored dozens of academic papers. Before Moogsoft, Phil’s roles at RiverSoft and Micromuse—where he invented Netcool—solidified him as a serial disrupter in operations technology.
In addition to his entrepreneurial activities, Phil has advised multiple startups and is an adjunct professor at ASU as well as a visiting researcher at the University of Sussex. Phil has an undergraduate degree in Physics and earned a doctorate in Informatics focused on Network Science and Information Theory from Sussex, where he also sits on the board of the School of Informatics.
The Risks and Rewards of Agentic AI
As we enter the era of agentic AI, we must also address its risks.
At Zenith Live 2025, we speak with Ed Henry, Zscaler, Senior Data Scientist and discuss agentic AI, its potential to streamline operations, and what are some of the key security challenges.
Harnessing Zero Trust and AI to Outpace Cyberthreats
We speak with Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer & Executive Vice President of Cyber & AI Engineering at Zscaler and the latest zero trust and AI innovations empowering organisations to secure their digital transformation journeys and stay ahead of evolving threats.
With nearly two decades of expertise in cybersecurity, Deepen is regarded as a pioneer in advancing threat intelligence, secure product development, and enterprise protection. Beyond his scope of leading cyber and AI engineering, Deepen also oversees the ThreatLabz team, a world-class security research group focused on identifying emerging threats, analyzing vulnerabilities, and delivering actionable insights to protect organizations at Zscaler. Under his leadership, Zscaler’s award-winning zero-trust architecture continues to evolve, providing businesses with robust defenses against sophisticated attack vectors like ransomware, phishing, and advanced malware.
Before joining Zscaler, Deepen held key security leadership positions at Dell SonicWALL, where he helped develop cutting-edge security solutions and strategies for businesses navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape. His breadth of experience in fields like security operations, threat research, and compliance has established him as a respected authority in the industry.
Secure and Simplify with Zero Trust Everywhere
We speak with Dhawal Sharma, Executive Vice President & Head of Product Strategy at Zscaler on the latest innovations in zero trust to enhance security, simplify access management, and significantly reduce legacy infrastructure costs.
Dhawal Sharma is a visionary leader and expert in cloud security who currently serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Product Strategy at Zscaler. Since joining the company in 2012, Dhawal has made significant contributions to its success by leading key product management initiatives that have strengthened the foundation of Zscaler’s solutions and transformed the way businesses approach secure digital transformation.
From 2012 to 2018, Dhawal oversaw all core product management at Zscaler, driving innovation and excellence across the company’s primary offerings. Today, he leads emerging product innovations and core platform responsibilities, focusing on cutting-edge advancements in cloud security, networking, data path optimization, IoT security, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Network Performance Monitoring (NPM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and regulatory compliance. His ability to identify industry needs ahead of the curve has positioned Zscaler as a leader in cloud-native security solutions.
Dhawal’s professional journey spans two decades, during which he has held key product management, product marketing, and sales leadership roles in security, networking, compliance, and network management across both large enterprises and tech startups. Prior to Zscaler, Dhawal worked at Cisco, where he excelled in strategic roles that shaped the security and networking landscape.
An accomplished academic, Dhawal holds a Technical MBA degree with a specialization in Networking and IT Infrastructure from Symbiosis Center for IT. He also holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering degree specializing in Computer Science.
Delivering Next-Gen Cyber Resilience for the APJ Region
We speak with Andreas Hartl, Senior Vice President for the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region at Zscaler. Andreas is responsible for driving the company’s growth and strategic initiatives across the region.
Prior to joining Zscaler, Andreas held senior leadership positions at several leading technology companies, including Aveva, IBM & Microsoft, where he played a pivotal role in expanding market presence and achieving significant revenue growth. His extensive background in sales, business development, and strategic planning has equipped him with a deep understanding of the APJ market and its unique opportunities.
Andreas is known for his ability to build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and customer-centricity. His strategic vision and execution have been instrumental in driving Zscaler’s success in the region, helping organizations securely transform their digital infrastructure.
He holds a Bachelor’s in Applied Sciences, Electrical Engineering & Information Technology from Technical University of Munich as well as a Master’s from University of Applied Sciences Munich. With a strong commitment to excellence and a forward-thinking mindset, Andreas Hartl continues to shape the future of secure digital transformation in the APJ region.
