The rapid adoption of AI applications is reshaping enterprise security architectures. As organizations integrate AI copilots, agentic workflows, and cloud-native platforms, traditional network-centric security models are proving insufficient.
In this conversation, Thyaga Vasudevan, EVP, Product at Skyhigh Security, discusses three major shifts emerging across enterprises: the rise of hybrid security architectures that combine cloud and on-prem enforcement, the growing importance of browser-based security controls as work increasingly happens inside the browser, and the expanding role of data security and compliance as AI systems interact with sensitive enterprise data.
The discussion explores how AI is simultaneously increasing risk and enabling new security approaches, driving organizations toward data-centric protection models that operate consistently across SaaS, cloud, private infrastructure, and AI-driven applications.
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Read the interview summary from SC Media here: Skyhigh Security’s Thyaga Vasudevan on hybrid, browser security and data compliance
- 0:00 - – RSAC 2026 Day 2 Interview Kickoff
- 0:30 - – AI Security Inflection Point Explained
- 01:00 - – From On-Prem Security to Cloud Complexity
- 01:40 - – Remote Work & Expanding Attack Surface
- 02:20 - – Why Hybrid Security is Now Essential
- 03:00 - – Managing Cloud + On-Prem with One Console
- 04:00 - – Hybrid Security Architecture Breakdown
- 05:00 - – The Challenge of Interconnected Systems
- 05:40 - – AI Applications: Cloud vs On-Prem Risks
- 06:10 - – Why Browser Security Matters More Than Ever
- 06:50 - – WebSockets & AI Traffic Inspection Challenges
- 07:20 - – New Approach: Browser-Based Security Controls
- 08:00 - – Zero Client & Browser-Only Security Debate
- 08:40 - – Where Security is Headed in the Next Few Years
- 09:10 - – Protecting Data vs Just Controlling Access
- 09:50 - – What is DSPM (Data Security Posture Management)?
- 10:30 - – Visibility into Sensitive Data Across Environments
- 11:00 - – AI + Agentic Systems Expanding Threat Surface
- 11:40 - – Securing Agentic AI: Identity & Access Control
- 12:20 - – MCP Servers & API Risks Explained
- 13:00 - – Blocking Shadow AI & Unauthorized Agents
- 13:40 - – Inspecting AI Prompts & Data Flow
- 14:20 - – Using CASB for AI & API Security
- 15:00 - – How AI is Changing Cybersecurity Defense
- 15:40 - – Reducing False Positives with AI & ML
- 16:10 - – Final Thoughts on AI Security Challenges
Thyaga Vasudevan is a high-energy software professional currently serving as the Executive Vice President, Product at Skyhigh Security, where he leads Product Management, Design, Product Marketing and GTM Strategies. With a wealth of experience, he has successfully contributed to building products in both SAAS-based Enterprise Software (Oracle, Hightail – formerly YouSendIt, WebEx, Vitalect) and Consumer Internet (Yahoo! Messenger – Voice and Video). He is dedicated to the process of identifying underlying end-user problems and use cases and takes pride in leading the specification and development of high-tech products and services to address these challenges, including helping organizations navigate the delicate balance between risks and opportunities.
