Here’s the uncomfortable truth: cybersecurity is always an afterthought.
Nikesh Arora, CEO of the world’s largest cybersecurity company, doesn’t sugarcoat it. When innovation is happening, security gets treated like insurance—something you think about AFTER you’ve built the thing.
In this clip:
→ Why technologists prioritize functionality over security
→ The psychology behind "let’s make it work first, secure it later"
→ Why this pattern repeats in every innovation cycle (including AI)
But here’s the question: If the CEO of Palo Alto Networks admits security is an afterthought, what should you do about it?
Watch the full episode to hear Nikesh’s answer:
The right time and place to think about security during innovation
Why "Jerry-rigging production" and security don’t mix
How AI is creating the biggest security gap in decades
The architectural shifts needed to secure AI without slowing business
Real examples from Palo Alto Networks’ own transformation
🎥 Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCyb32Bts2Y
About Nikesh Arora:
Chairman & CEO of Palo Alto Networks. Previously President & COO at SoftBank and Chief Business Officer at Google. He’s led innovation at Google, SoftBank, and now cybersecurity—giving him unique perspective on why security always lags behind.
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