SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), a leader in cloud security, has appointed Dr. Swamy Kocherlakota as Executive Vice President of Agentic AI Security Engineering. This strategic move aims to address a significant evolution in artificial intelligence, shifting from chatbots to autonomous agents that operate as both users and applications. The transition presents challenges for traditional security models, which struggle to cope with new advanced threats.
Dr. Kocherlakota’s appointment comes at a crucial time, according to Jay Chaudhry, CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Zscaler. “Agentic AI is the future of how organizations will work, creating enormous opportunities for automation and scale, but also introducing significant new risks that legacy security tools cannot address,” Chaudhry stated. He emphasized that Dr. Kocherlakota brings valuable experience in shaping AI strategies within complex, highly regulated environments, positioning Zscaler to expand its Zero Trust architecture.
The Zero Trust Exchange™, a platform relied upon by 45% of Fortune 500 companies, is central to Zscaler’s efforts to secure agentic workflows. Dr. Kocherlakota aims to enhance the company’s capabilities in this domain, innovating more deeply within the AI stack to fortify protections against emerging cyber threats. “Zscaler defined and pioneered Zero Trust security for users and applications, and I believe it’s the only company with the data and architecture required to secure the AI era,” he said.
With three decades of experience in technology, Dr. Kocherlakota previously led AI strategy at a global financial analytics leader. Under his leadership, Zscaler plans to accelerate its innovations in AI security, providing the necessary framework for businesses to safeguard their intellectual property, brand, and data amidst evolving threats. The appointment aims to reinforce Zscaler’s commitment to remaining the industry’s most trusted security platform during this transformative period.
Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform, designed to protect customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications globally. As organizations increasingly adopt AI-driven solutions, the need for robust security measures becomes even more critical.
As enterprises pivot toward digital transformation, Zscaler’s ongoing initiatives reflect a proactive approach to the complexities of AI and security. The company continues to position itself at the forefront of this evolution, aiming to empower business leaders while maintaining stringent protections against the expanding landscape of cyber threats.
The press release also contained forward-looking statements regarding the anticipated benefits of AI Security, cautioning that various factors could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Zscaler encourages stakeholders to review its recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more detailed information on associated risks.
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