AI, Zero Trust and Guardrails for Secure Innovation

Zscaler's Ganguli on Zero Trust Frameworks for Responsible and Scalable AI Adoption Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • November 12, 2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity landscape, but it also introduces new and complex risks. From social engineering and polymorphic malware to large-scale reconnaissance, attackers are exploiting AI's capabilities at an unprecedented scale.

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In this evolving environment, zero trust has become a critical foundation for AI security, said Sanjit Ganguli, vice president, CTO in residence at Zscaler. By eliminating attack surfaces, enforcing identity-based access and preventing lateral movement, zero trust architectures help contain potential breaches before they spread. When integrated with AI systems, these guardrails can scan and block sensitive data before it leaves the organization, detect malicious prompts, and prevent unauthorized data access.

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