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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a security model that assigns permissions based on predefined organizational roles rather than individual users. By linking users to roles, RBAC simplifies access management, enhances security, and ensures structured control across your organization. Read on to discover how RBAC works and how it can streamline your user management processes.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly shifted from buzz to business necessity over the past year—something Zscaler has seen firsthand while pioneering AI-powered solutions and tracking enterprise AI/ML activity in the world’s largest security cloud.As enterprises embrace AI to boost productivity, accelerate decision-making, and automate workflows, to name a few benefits, cybercriminals are using the same technology to automate and scale more sophisticated attacks. From hyper-realistic deepfakes to advanced vishing scams, AI-generated threats have quickly raised the stakes for enterprise security.With AI fundamentally changing both how businesses operate and how cybercriminals attack, organizations must maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of the enterprise AI landscape. The just released ThreatLabz 2025 AI Security Report examines the intersection of enterprise AI usage and security, drawing insights from 536.5 billion AI/ML transactions in the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange. The report reveals how enterprises worldwide and across industries are using and managing AI/ML tools, highlighting both their benefits and the security concerns that come with them. It examines the rising risks associated with AI, from cybercriminals weaponizing AI for more sophisticated attacks to the security implications of recent AI advancements like the open source model DeepSeek, while providing best practices for mitigating these risks.This blog post summarizes several highlights from the report. For the full analysis and security guidance, download the ThreatLabz 2025 AI Security Report now. 5 key findings: AI usage and threat trendsThe ThreatLabz research team analyzed activity from over 800 known AI/ML applications between February–December 2024. The following finding reveal notable trends—and concerns—surrounding AI usage:AI/ML usage surged exponentially: AI/ML transactions in the Zscaler cloud increased 36x (+3,464.6%) year-over-year, highlighting the explosive growth of enterprise AI adoption. The surge was fueled by ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Grammarly, and other generative AI tools, which accounted for the majority of AI-related traffic from known applications. Figure 1: Top AI applications by transaction volume Enterprises blocked a large proportion of AI transactions: 59.9% of AI/ML transactions were blocked, signaling concerns over data security and the uncontrolled use of AI applications. As organizations work to establish AI governance frameworks, many are taking a cautious approach, restricting access to certain AI applications as they refine policies around data protection.U.S. and India drive the most AI/ML traffic: The United States and India recorded the highest volume of AI/ML transactions in the Zscaler cloud, reflecting strong enterprise adoption and a growing focus on AI-driven innovation. Other top contributors include the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan, each exhibiting different levels of AI/ML activity, reflecting distinct approaches to balancing AI usage with security, compliance, and regional regulatory considerations.Finance & Insurance and Manufacturing dominate AI adoption: The Finance & Insurance (28.4%) and Manufacturing (21.6%) sectors generated the most AI/ML traffic. Following them, Technology, Healthcare, and Government are integrating AI at varying rates as they navigate the fine line between adoption and apprehension.Figure 2: Industries driving the largest proportions of AI transactions AI-driven cyber risks are escalating: Threat actors are leveraging AI to enhance phishing campaigns, automated attacks, and create realistic deepfake content. ThreatLabz researchers demonstrated how DeepSeek can be manipulated to quickly generate phishing pages that mimic trusted brands. Additionally, ThreatLabz uncovered a malware campaign in which attackers created a fake AI platform to exploit interest in AI and trick victims into downloading malicious software. Evolving AI risks in the enterpriseAs our findings indicate, enterprises face a growing twofold challenge: (1) securing the inevitable and rapid adoption of AI/ML within their environments and (2) defending against increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled cyberthreats. Staying informed of the latest AI-driven security risks and their far-reaching business consequences is essential. In the 2025 AI Security Report, ThreatLabz delves into evolving risks of AI, including:Shadow AI and data leakage: Key questions enterprises should consider to control unauthorized use of AI tools that may expose sensitive data.AI-generated phishing campaigns: A ThreatLabz case study demonstrates how DeepSeek can create a phishing page in just five prompts.AI-driven social engineering: An overview of the rising use of AI in social engineering, from deepfake videos to voice impersonation used to defraud enterprises.Malware campaigns exploiting interest in AI: ThreatLabz investigation into a malware campaign reveals how attackers lure victims with a fake AI platform to deliver the Rhadamanthys infostealer. The dangers of open source AI: How unrestricted models like DeepSeek introduce security risks, from accidental data exposure to data exfiltration. The rise of agentic AI: The challenges and risks associated with autonomous AI systems capable of executing tasks with minimal human oversightAs AI adoption continues to gain traction and becomes essential, enterprises must proactively shore up their security postures to safeguard AI/ML tools, enforce governance policies, and defend against AI-related threats. Securing AI—and staving off AI threats—with AI The ThreatLabz 2025 AI Security Report provides detailed guidance for enterprises looking to securely adopt AI while minimizing risks and blocking AI-powered cyberthreats.At a high level, as organizations integrate more AI into their workflows, they must also rethink security strategies to account for new vulnerabilities, expanded attack surfaces, and AI-assisted attacks. Traditional security models rooted in firewalls and VPNs cannot keep up with the speed and sophistication of AI-powered threats. Enterprises must adopt zero trust as their foundation, eliminating implicit trust, enforcing least-privilege access, and continuously verifying all AI interactions.Zscaler’s zero trust architecture delivers zero trust everywhere—securing user, workload, and IoT/OT communications—infused with comprehensive AI capabilities. Its AI models detect and disrupt advanced threats, blocking millions of attacks daily to enhance enterprise security outcomes and mitigate emerging risks.The report details how to stop AI-powered threats with Zscaler, including these core security measures:Zero trust architecture: Reduce the attack surface by hiding applications and IP addresses from attackers and enforcing least-privilege access.Real-time AI insights: Employ predictive and generative AI for actionable insights that enhance security operations and digital performance.AI visibility: Get in-depth visibility into AI application trends and interactions through interactive dashboards.AI-powered cyberthreat protection: Detect and block AI-generated phishing campaigns, adversarial exploits, and AI-driven malware in real time.AI-powered data classification and DLP: Use AI-driven classification to detect and protect sensitive data across Zscaler’s Data Fabric.AI-powered app segmentation: Stop lateral movement within networks, ensuring attackers cannot easily escalate privileges or access critical systems.AI-powered breach prediction: Preempt potential breach scenarios using generative AI and multi-dimensional predictive models.Beyond defending against AI-driven threats, enterprises must also ensure AI adoption is secure and controlled. Zscaler provides full visibility into GenAI usage, including app prompts and responses; isolates sensitive data; and enforces granular controls to prevent unauthorized access. With real-time monitoring, AI guardrails, and adaptive security controls, organizations can safely integrate AI tools without exposing critical data or increasing risk. Get the reportAs AI further transforms enterprise security, organizations must stay ahead of both AI adoption trends and the evolving threats that come with it. The ThreatLabz 2025 AI Security Report offers additional data-driven insights and analysis of AI’s impact on cybersecurity, with expert guidance to help enterprises securely embrace AI and mitigate its risks.Download the full report for deeper knowledge on:Enterprise AI/ML adoption trends, including the top applications and categories Recent AI developments such as updates on the regulatory landscape AI predictions for 2025–2026 that enterprises should considerBest practices and strategies to securely adopt AI with zero trust

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In today’s digital-first environment, protecting web applications and APIs is a critical priority for businesses. Organisations seek trusted solutions that balance robust protection, scalability, and ease of use. It’s no surprise that Imperva has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Web Application Firewall (WAF), Q1 2025. For us, this recognition further solidifies Imperva’s […]

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Are NHIs the missing piece in your IAM framework puzzle? Securing an Identity and Access Management (IAM) framework is an essential piece of the cybersecurity puzzle. But have you considered the role that Non-Human Identities (NHIs) play? If not, you could be leaving your organization vulnerable to breaches. Many companies focus solely on human identities […]

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Navigating Non-Human Identity Access Control in IAM Systems Is your organization struggling to manage Non-Human Identities (NHIs) within an IAM system effectively? NHIs are often overlooked, yet they play a vital role in maintaining system integrity and reducing cybersecurity threats. A robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) system is an essential component of a comprehensive […]

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Scammers are in on the sextortion trend. Our expert analysis on this trend found that the likelihood of being targeted by sextortion scammers in the first few months of 2025 increased by a whopping 137% in the U.S., while the risk jumped to 49% in the U.K. and 34% in Australia.

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I can’t believe that KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 is just around the corner! Once again, I’m excited to meet up with my friends and colleagues again at this event dedicated to cloud native computing. This year the event is in London, England from April 1st to 4th at the Excel London. As a practitioner, tech enthusiast, end user, and open source contributor, I have a lot in common with many of the KubeCon attendees who’ll be joining me there. I’m also speaking in a session this year about Kubernetes Policy as Code (PaC). This post is a mini-guide for what to expect and the keynotes and talks I’m looking forward to attending myself.

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See how independent analyst firm Frost & Sullivan used the SafeBreach exposure validation platform to test the efficacy of the Cato SASE Cloud Platform.

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A report published today by Zimperium, a provider of a platform for securing mobile devices and applications, today finds devices running the Android operating system that have enabled root-level privileges are 3.5 times more likely to be attacked, resulting in 250 times more cybersecurity incidents.

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Satya says NO: Redmond blames Windows users, rather than solve 30-year-old bug—exploited since 2017.

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Third-party cybersecurity incidents are on the rise, but organizations face challenges in mitigating risks arising for the software supply chain, a survey of 200 chief information security officers (CISOs) has found.

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E-commerce thrives on real customer engagement, yet malicious bots regularly threaten to disrupt this digital ecosystem. To combat these ever-evolving attacks, retail businesses must implement modern bot management. Bot management refers to the deployment of security measures to detect, mitigate, and prevent malicious bot activity. Without robust bot defense, businesses suffer revenue loss, compromised security, […]

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Two highly respected technology analysts from different cybersecurity disciplines are coming together to recommend that companies consider Application Detection and Response. Organizations face a constant barrage of cyber threats, including zero-day vulnerabilities that can exploit unknown weaknesses in software. Traditional security solutions often fall short in detecting and responding to these attacks, leaving organizations vulnerable.

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With limited asset management capabilities, companies can make expensive mistakes. Here are six steps for Oracle Java pricing changes.

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It’s one thing to help support an organization with a mission that you feel strongly about.  But seeing something that you feel strongly about growing from an idea into something that is making a massive impact across the Cybersecurity industry and the world is something that is difficult to put into words.  But, I’m [...]

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Many districts remain unaware of CASBs or their necessity despite relying on cloud applications. This guide explains how these tools protect student safety in cloud-driven environments. A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) enforces security policies as an intermediary between cloud applications and users. Districts using Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or similar platforms for collaboration and ...

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The rise of agentic AI is accelerating. But as enterprises embrace AI autonomy, a critical question looms - how well is security keeping up? 

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