Enterprises have consistently faced challenges in implementing microsegmentation and adopting a Zero Trust Architecture. The promise of Zero Trust lies in its ability to enhance security by ensuring that no entity, inside or outside the network, is trusted by default. However, the complexity of implementing and managing ZTA has hindered its widespread adoption. This panel discussion will explore whether integrating AI into the control plane of a Zero Trust Architecture can provide the missing component to simplify and accelerate adoption, improving overall security and leading to a better enterprise user experience. We will delve into how AI can incorporate behavioral, policy, and identity-based autonomous security to simplify object-level access. Furthermore, we will examine if this capability will enhance or displace the need for traditional microsegmentation strategies. Join us to understand the practical implications and transformative potential of AI-driven Zero Trust for modern enterprises.
Andy Brown currently serves as CEO of Sand Hill East, LLC, which provides strategic management, advice and marketing services to emerging companies. Mr. Brown is also a member of the boards of directors of Guidewire inc. a public traded company in the PNC insurance business, Zscaler, Inc., a publicly traded company providing cloud security services, Pure Storage, Inc., a publicly traded software-defined data storage solutions company, Digital Asset, a company providing solutions in the DeFi and Digital Ledger workflow world, Moogsoft, a next generation AI-Operations company, Skyhive, a company providing Digital Reskilling & Education.
He is also CEO and co-owner of Biz Tectonics LLC, a privately held consulting company. From September 2010 to October 2013, Mr. Brown served as Group Chief Technology Officer of UBS, an investment bank. Prior to that, Mr. Brown served in a variety of executive management and leadership roles at a variety of leading banking companies including Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse. Mr. Brown holds a BSc Honors Degree in Chemical Physics from University College London.
As chief executive officer and founder of Illumio, Andrew is responsible for the overall strategy and vision of the company. With deep expertise in segmentation, network security and regulatory and compliance management, Andrew is a frequent participant in panels, articles and podcasts for leading industry events and publications. Goldman Sachs has named Andrew as one of the “100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs” each year since 2015 as part of its Builders & Innovators program.
Prior to Illumio, Andrew was President and head of Worldwide Field Operations at Cymtec, a leader in the Intrusion Detection market. Andrew graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BSBA in Finance, and he is a National Council member of the Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the university.
Aamer has over 20 years of experience in technology adoption, product, and strategy. He has strong expertise in launching new products, customer acquisition, and driving technology integrations. Aamer is currently working on Cisco’s next-generation security solutions. Previously, he has led product management for branch firewalls, cloud-delivered security (SASE), mid-mile optimization, zero trust security, multi-cloud connectivity, IoT platforms, video optimization, and routing across various vendors. With 25+ patents, he is a former Cisco Distinguished TME, 2xCCIE, and Cisco Live Distinguished Speaker.
Dhawal Sharma is SVP/GM- Product Strategy at Zscaler. He led all core product management from 2012 to 2018 and currently leads all emerging product and core platform responsibilities. His specialties are in cloud security, networking, data path, IoT, NFV, NPM, DLP, and compliance.