Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry on AI agent security, memory costs and AI infrastructure

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 09, 2026 at 18:38  |  5:28  |  CNBC
Speakers
Jay Chaudhry — CEO, Zscaler

Summary

Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry discusses the company's new AI security products for agentic AI, explaining its zero trust architecture's advantages over legacy firewalls. He notes that the memory chip crunch has a manageable impact and that AI model companies going public will accelerate AI adoption, serving as a tailwind for Zscaler's cybersecurity demand.

  • Zscaler launched new AI security products for agentic AI at Zenith Live conference.
  • CEO Jay Chaudhry explains zero trust architecture as essential for secure communication among AI agents.
  • Legacy firewall-based security is presented as obsolete for the agentic AI era.
  • Memory chip cost increases are acknowledged but described as manageable for Zscaler's infrastructure.
  • Going public of AI model companies is seen as a catalyst for enterprise AI agent adoption.
  • Agentic AI adoption is framed as a significant growth driver for Zscaler's platform.
Ideas
Jay Chaudhry CEO, Zscaler 1:02
AI agents drive Zscaler's zero trust demand.
Zscaler's zero trust architecture is uniquely suited to secure AI agent communication, while legacy firewall-based security is obsolete. The rise of agentic AI and model companies going public will drive massive demand for cybersecurity, acting as a strong tailwind for Zscaler's platform.
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