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Today, we're talking to Sam Curry, Global VP, CISO in Residence at Zscaler. We discuss the AI threat landscape in 2025, why fighting AI with AI may not be your best strategy, and how to position yourself in a community to become a better leader.

All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

To learn more about Zscaler, check out their website here.

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How to Defend Against AI Cybersecurity Attacks with Sam Curry, Global VP & CISO at Zscaler

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