https://cms.revolutionaries.zscaler.com/ An executive-level resource for actionable, practical, and real-world examples for creating enterprise change through digital transformation initiatives. en https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-march-2026-surge-supply-chain-attacks-axios-litellm-etc-anthropics Highlights from the Zscaler ThreatLabz team's March 2026 research. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:28:59 -0700 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-march-2026-surge-supply-chain-attacks-axios-litellm-etc-anthropics https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-ai-speeds-attacks-not-patching Boards face an AI-driven race between finding security flaws and fixing them.Also, attackers can abuse legitimate network administration tools to cause chaos,M&A opens a risk window,and a router supply chain ban underlines enterprise device exposure. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:36:05 -0700 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-ai-speeds-attacks-not-patching https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-february-2026-middle-east-conflict-themed-threat-activity-iran-nexus Highlights from the Zscaler ThreatLabz team's February 2026 research. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:49:50 -0700 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-february-2026-middle-east-conflict-themed-threat-activity-iran-nexus https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-cloud-disruption-iran-retaliates Boards are planning for cyber retaliation, but conflict can disrupt cloud services even without a hack. Also, agentic AI expands supply chain blast radius, while insiders monetize access and attackers scale high-impact operations faster and cheaper. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:09:26 -0800 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-cloud-disruption-iran-retaliates https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-uk-cyber-tests-expose-banks-weakness-security-basics Live cyber tests show banks still failing basics, while AI embedded in vendors, payment fraud, and ransomware reshape risk. This briefing explains what boards must ask to oversee cyber resilience in 2026. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:29:14 -0800 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-uk-cyber-tests-expose-banks-weakness-security-basics https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-january-2026-zscaler-threatlabz-ai-security-report-new-apt-campaigns Highlights from the Zscaler ThreatLabz team's December 2025 and January 2026 research. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:15:05 -0800 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-january-2026-zscaler-threatlabz-ai-security-report-new-apt-campaigns https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-rebuilding-trust-after-breaches Examining Coupang’s post-breach trust rebuilding campaign, Asahi’s long‑tail ransomware disruption, insurer-backed risk-reduction priorities, and why directors need to understand the dangers of “prompt injection” in AI systems. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:07:59 -0800 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-rebuilding-trust-after-breaches https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-november-2025-react2shell-insights-how-zscaler-deception-fights-ai Highlights from the Zscaler ThreatLabz team's November 2025 research. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:42:26 -0800 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-november-2025-react2shell-insights-how-zscaler-deception-fights-ai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-lessons-nevadas-ransomware-incident Board-level cyber risks requiring oversight: Lessons from the State of Nevada’s ransomware incident, AI-orchestrated espionage, insider leaks mimicking breaches, and logistics hacks enabling real-world theft. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:18:23 -0800 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-lessons-nevadas-ransomware-incident https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-october-2025-mobile-iot-ot-threatlabz-report-non-web-protocol-attack Highlights from the Zscaler ThreatLabz team's October 2025 research. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:41:42 -0800 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-october-2025-mobile-iot-ot-threatlabz-report-non-web-protocol-attack https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-firewall-vulnerability-demands-urgent-action Board-level cyber risks requiring oversight: nation-state exploitation of Cisco ASA flaws, updated NYDFS third-party risk guidance, navigating Windows 10 end-of-life, and governance challenges tied to AI adoption. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:59:14 -0800 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-firewall-vulnerability-demands-urgent-action https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-september-2025-cisco-firewall-and-vpn-vulnerabilities-shai-hulud-npm Highlights from the Zscaler ThreatLabz team's September 2025 research. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:10:22 -0700 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-september-2025-cisco-firewall-and-vpn-vulnerabilities-shai-hulud-npm https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-ripple-effects-cyber-downtime Prolonged downtime at Jaguar Land Rover reveals devastating ripple effects of ransomware on supply chains. Everything directors need to know about firewall vulnerabilities, long-term malware infections, and insider-enabled threats. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:21:16 -0700 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-ripple-effects-cyber-downtime https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-august-2025-salesloft-drift-compromise-genai-driven-phishing Highlights from the Zscaler ThreatLabz team's August 2025 research. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:43:29 -0700 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-august-2025-salesloft-drift-compromise-genai-driven-phishing https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-balancing-speed-and-security-ai-agent-deployments AI agents are being heralded as the future of enterprise applications, with Gartner projecting their integration in 40% of applications by 2026, up from less than 5% in 2025. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:30:45 -0700 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-balancing-speed-and-security-ai-agent-deployments https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-july-2025-ransomware-report-china-nexus-apt-analysis-sharepoint Highlights from the Zscaler ThreatLabz team's July 2025 research. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:43:29 -0700 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-july-2025-ransomware-report-china-nexus-apt-analysis-sharepoint https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/sharepoint-under-siege-what-directors-need-know The latest Director’s Cut briefing describes how hackers have compromised more than 400 organizations by targeting a flaw in Microsoft SharePoint, a third party being sued for causing a breach, a British ransomware payment ban, and more. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:53:17 -0700 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/sharepoint-under-siege-what-directors-need-know https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/zscalers-role-securing-premise-solutions-against-zero-day-exploits-recent-sharepoint Zscaler’s Zero Trust solutions protect on-premise systems like SharePoint from zero-day exploits with early detection, decoys, and isolation, ensuring resilience against advanced threats. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:40:29 -0700 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/zscalers-role-securing-premise-solutions-against-zero-day-exploits-recent-sharepoint https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-june-2025-zenith-live-datarisk-report-danableed-and-black-hat-seo Highlights from the Zscaler ThreatLabz team's June 2025 research. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:24:22 -0700 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-june-2025-zenith-live-datarisk-report-danableed-and-black-hat-seo https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-microsoft-copilot-flaw-highlights-emerging-ai-security-risks The latest Director’s Cut briefing sets out why the emergence of the first known ‘zero-click’ AI attack is important for boards, how a stewardship mindset can strengthen cyber resilience, the risks associated with network complexity, and more. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:15:42 -0700 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-microsoft-copilot-flaw-highlights-emerging-ai-security-risks https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-how-ai-might-drive-digital-divide Discover how AI’s rapid advancements could deepen the digital divide, leaving organizations with weaker defenses at risk of devastating cyber threats. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:02:42 -0700 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-how-ai-might-drive-digital-divide https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-may-2025-stealc-v2-transferloader-and-danabot-disruption Highlights from the Zscaler ThreatLabz team's May 2025 research. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:40:06 -0700 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-may-2025-stealc-v2-transferloader-and-danabot-disruption https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-april-2025-new-threatlabz-reports-hijackloader-mustang-panda-and- Highlights from the Zscaler ThreatLabz team's April 2025 research. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:16:33 -0700 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-april-2025-new-threatlabz-reports-hijackloader-mustang-panda-and- https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/building-resilient-and-effective-cybersecurity-teams-lessons-animal-kingdom How does one go about building a highly-functional, highly-effective team? Look to nature for lessons on embracing natural strengths to assemble diverse and complementary skillsets. Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:45 -0700 Ben Corll https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/building-resilient-and-effective-cybersecurity-teams-lessons-animal-kingdom https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/how-pragmatism-tames-cyber-journey-chris-dill-vp-cio-kiewit-technology-group-video Discover strategies to overcome unique IT and cybersecurity challenges facing an industry in transition. Thu, 08 May 2025 12:15:43 -0700 Christopher Jablonski https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/how-pragmatism-tames-cyber-journey-chris-dill-vp-cio-kiewit-technology-group-video https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/leonardo-uk-pushes-edge-digital-defense-industry-video Watch Leonardo UK's CIO Gareth Hetheridge, and Head of Cloud Operations Sam Grossick explain how they're leading the multinational defense company by modernizing and supporting technology innovation. Mon, 05 May 2025 13:59:46 -0700 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/leonardo-uk-pushes-edge-digital-defense-industry-video https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/crowdstrike-ceo-every-board-needs-ciso Inspired by the vision of one of the industry’s most popular executives, use this compendium of advice to make the leap to board directorship. Mon, 05 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Christopher Jablonski https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/crowdstrike-ceo-every-board-needs-ciso https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/zero-trust-everywhere-how-mgm-resorts-found-agility-and-security-zscaler Breaking with legacy thinking—how MGM Resorts is building a secure future by eliminating implicit trust and embracing modern architecture. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:45:08 -0700 Editorial Team https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/zero-trust-everywhere-how-mgm-resorts-found-agility-and-security-zscaler https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-lessons-learned-analyzing-over-12000-breaches This edition of The Director's Cut covers the lessons learned from analyzing over 12,000 breaches, plus avoiding overconfidence bias, deepfake job candidates, breach settlements, and more. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:50:01 -0700 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-lessons-learned-analyzing-over-12000-breaches https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/woogle-fake-merger-proves-we-need-zero-trust Social media spoof gives unexpected lesson about end user susceptibility to compromise. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:21:54 -0700 Brian Deitch https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/woogle-fake-merger-proves-we-need-zero-trust https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/truth-about-vpns-why-they-are-network-tools-not-security-solutions Addressing the growing misconception that VPNs are security, rather than networking tools. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:46:52 -0700 Ben Corll https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/truth-about-vpns-why-they-are-network-tools-not-security-solutions https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/what-will-it-take-secure-future-manufacturing-disrupting-30-years-legacy-tech In a firewall-free factory, security policies are not tied to physical networks—they follow the user, device, and workload dynamically. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:44:20 -0700 Christopher Jablonski https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/what-will-it-take-secure-future-manufacturing-disrupting-30-years-legacy-tech https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cisos-guide-defending-against-top-8-cyber-threats-2025 24 specific things you can do to strengthen your security program against today's top threats Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:20:32 -0700 Ben Corll https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cisos-guide-defending-against-top-8-cyber-threats-2025 https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ai-cybersecurity-regulations-what-cisos-need-know Many enterprise organizations are seeking to balance AI deployment with rapidly emerging global regulations. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:24:22 -0700 Kyle Fiehler https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ai-cybersecurity-regulations-what-cisos-need-know https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/nacd-cyber-threats-geopolitics-and-business-resilience-boards-playbook Corporate boards must stay on top of increasing state-sponsored and criminal cyberattacks, evolving regulations, and the rise of AI-driven threats. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:32:01 -0700 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/nacd-cyber-threats-geopolitics-and-business-resilience-boards-playbook https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ai-rewriting-cyber-risk-and-boards-must-respond Cybersecurity expert Bruce Lee urges corporate directors to rethink oversight in an AI-driven threat landscape. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:00:40 -0700 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/ai-rewriting-cyber-risk-and-boards-must-respond https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/make-tech-changes-fun-end-users-and-chart-adoption-will-follow Inject humor and creativity into your communications strategy to smooth changes. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:36:08 -0700 Jay Patty https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/make-tech-changes-fun-end-users-and-chart-adoption-will-follow https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-march-2025-ai-security-report-coffeeloader-analysis-and-more The March edition of the CXO Monthly Roundup from Zscaler ThreatLabz. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:44:37 -0700 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-march-2025-ai-security-report-coffeeloader-analysis-and-more https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-importance-ransomware-prevention-strategy This edition of The Director's Cut cover's the importance of a ransomware prevention strategy. Plus insider threat mitigation, defending against nation-state threats, and more. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:51:12 -0700 Rob Sloan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/directors-cut-importance-ransomware-prevention-strategy https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cyber-threats-japan-surge-will-board-involvement-grow Japan's history of innovation in high-tech industries makes it a prime target for ransomware gangs and nation state actors, but are board directors ready to oversee the risks in their organization? Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:50:33 -0700 Kavitha Mariappan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cyber-threats-japan-surge-will-board-involvement-grow https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/zscaler-exec-insights-app-reboot-boosts-functionality-and-user-experience Compare your organization's security posture to peers, get alerts on emerging threats, and quantify the potential financial loss tied to risks in the palm of your hand. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:21:50 -0700 Christopher Jablonski https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/zscaler-exec-insights-app-reboot-boosts-functionality-and-user-experience https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/welcome-zero-trust-hospital New book collection guides healthcare organizations through the transition to a zero trust architecture. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:30:20 -0700 Tamer Baker https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/welcome-zero-trust-hospital https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-february-2025-deepseek-impersonators-xloader-evasion-techniques-and Zscaler ThreatLabz analyzed fraudsters impersonating DeepSeek, examined strategies used by Xloader versions 6 and 7, and uncovered Linkc, a new ransomware group. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:04:42 -0700 Deepen Desai https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cxo-monthly-roundup-february-2025-deepseek-impersonators-xloader-evasion-techniques-and https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/how-integrate-acquisition-without-integrating-zero-trust Meet Day 1 demands with zero IT footprint; standardize and optimize on Day 2 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:57:13 -0700 Editorial Team https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/how-integrate-acquisition-without-integrating-zero-trust https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/new-healthcare-triad-safety-cybersecurity-and-profitability-diagnostics Digital health leaders are “technology CFOs," juggling cyber threats and cost pressures for diagnostics infrastructure. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:50:10 -0700 Tamer Baker https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/new-healthcare-triad-safety-cybersecurity-and-profitability-diagnostics https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/exploring-complex-relationship-between-privacy-and-cybersecurity Cybersecurity and privacy are foundational concerns for most organizations. While these concepts are often discussed together, they are distinct yet interconnected disciplines with unique objectives. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:28 -0700 Ben Corll https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/exploring-complex-relationship-between-privacy-and-cybersecurity https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/beyond-barriers-celebrating-women-cybersecurity Women are redefining leadership in cybersecurity, shaping risk management and resilience strategies, and securing their organizations and the wider digital world. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:38:05 -0800 Kavitha Mariappan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/beyond-barriers-celebrating-women-cybersecurity https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/magic-zero-trust-without-change-costs Zero trust is not immune to change costs, but with Airgap you can boost speed to value while keeping end users happy. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:51:03 -0800 Nat Smith https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/magic-zero-trust-without-change-costs https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/what-you-missed-latest-zscaler-cxo-exchange Key learnings from the recent Zscaler CXO Exchange in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:15:32 -0800 Kavitha Mariappan https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/what-you-missed-latest-zscaler-cxo-exchange https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/seize-zero-moment-trust Data loops at the center of ZTA and CTEM can boost your cyber program Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:51:12 -0800 Christopher Jablonski https:https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/seize-zero-moment-trust