Zscaler has appointed Rajiv Sharma as its Regional Vice President for Government, Defense & PSU in India. Sharma announced his new role through a LinkedIn post, expressing enthusiasm about joining the cybersecurity company after completing his onboarding.
His move comes at a time when cybersecurity is undergoing a significant shift, with organisations facing increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven threats, major outages and security breaches. Sharma highlighted the limitations of traditional perimeter-based security approaches, noting that legacy architectures are struggling to keep pace with rapidly evolving cyber risks.
Emphasising the importance of Zero Trust, Sharma identified the security framework as the way forward for organisations seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. He also pointed to Zscaler’s position in the Zero Trust architecture space and its role in supporting enterprises through their digital transformation journeys.
In his new capacity, Sharma will focus on working with customers across the government, defence and public sector undertaking segments in India. His priorities will include helping organisations address emerging cybersecurity challenges, secure critical missions and accelerate digital transformation.
Sharing his excitement about the appointment, Sharma thanked the Zscaler team for the warm welcome and expressed his enthusiasm for beginning the new chapter.
