AI’s Security Inflection Point: Hybrid, Browser Security, and Data Compliance – Thyaga Vasudevan – RSAC26 #2

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Full Segment Notes
Key Moments
  • 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
Guest
EVP of Product at Skyhigh Security

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.

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