Exploring Cybersecurity and AI Trends at RSAC 2025 Deepen Desai, chief security officer and executive vice president of cyber and AI initiatives at Zscaler, joins theCUBE hosts at the RSAC 2025 event. In this session, Desai shares insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, emphasizing AI and its dual role as both a solution and a threat. Desai offers a wealth of expertise to the discussion, focusing on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. As a seasoned chief information security officer, they provide enlightening commentary on topics such as AI-driven attacks, zero-trust architecture and phishing trends. The conversation delves into deep fakes, hybrid attacks and the balance between enabling AI adoption and maintaining robust security. Key takeaways from the session include the necessity of embracing zero-trust architecture to mitigate AI-related security threats and the growing commonality of context-driven phishing attacks. According to Desai, leveraging AI in cybersecurity efforts is crucial but should not replace fundamental security measures. The session provides pragmatic insights into how organizations can enhance security practices while embracing digital innovation.