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Chris Louie

Sales Engineer Chris Louie has been a sales engineer at Zscaler since February 2016. With more than 20 certifications and 15 years of experience in engineering and security, he is passionate about all things security and is considered an industry insider. His specialties include threat research, cryptography, and the cloud.
Three generations of family
People and Culture
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Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Zscaler

Our people are the core of everything we do at Zscaler. Each individual brings passion, heart, and brilliance to work every day. Without diverse backgrounds, experiences, and input, our company would not be what it is to...
ransomware
Ransomware
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Ransomware’s Pivot: A Business School Case Study

There are very few technology companies that successfully pivot their business strategy to adapt to a macro paradigm shift. A classic case study in adapting to changing market conditions is the Netflix video streaming se...
Four Ways Attackers Are Exploiting the Coronavirus Crisis
Security Insights
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Four Ways Attackers Are Exploiting the Coronavirus Crisis

Frequent readers of my blog know that I will not latch onto already-sensationalized stories that every cybersecurity company is already covering. My goal is not only to educate but also to entertain some of the more obsc...
Persistent Threats Pose a Growing Risk in 2020
Ransomware
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Persistent Threats Pose a Growing Risk in 2020

APT stands for Advanced Persistent Threat, but many organizations forget about the “P” and focus only on “advanced threats.” That strategy may be prudent if IT resources are limited, as the vast majority of attacks fall ...
To flip the security model, start with "yes"
Security Insights
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To flip the security model, start with "yes"

Returning home after a week-long trip to Las Vegas, I had the opportunity to reflect on some of the news that came out of the Black Hat and DEF CON security conferences. The annual Black Hat conference began with a keyno...
Ransomware rakes in $1 million in a week
Ransomware
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Ransomware rakes in $1 million in a week

So many brilliant and outrageous news headlines start with the words “Florida man…” that it has officially become a meme. Here are a few zingers from the past week. Florida man reportedly breaks into restaurant,...
Malware Authors Have Already Won the Iron Throne
Zero Trust Architecture
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Malware Authors Have Already Won the Iron Throne

As countless millions around the world prepared to watch HBO’s TV show Game of Thrones by putting the final touches on their Jon Snow costumes, ordering up pizza and chicken wings for their watch parties, and running spe...
Brace yourselves, folks, ransomware is resurging
Ransomware
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Brace yourselves, folks, ransomware is resurging

Frequent readers of my blog will know that I adore the cinematic masterpieces produced by Christopher Nolan. While I am not alone in thinking that Inception should have won the Oscar for Best Picture, its ability to lend...
A year and a half after Equifax
Security Insights
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A year and a half after Equifax

One of the most famous scenes in Christopher Nolan's “Dark Knight” series is the scene where [SPOILER ALERT] The Joker burns a huge pile of money representing half of the entire mob's “life savings.” When asked why he's ...
The Best Offense against Malicious Sites is Good Defense
Zero Trust Architecture
4 Min read

The Best Offense against Malicious Sites is Good Defense

In March of 2018, a Swiss security researcher from abuse.ch began an initiative to take down websites hosting malware by contacting their hosting providers. The initiative was highly successful, taking down over 100,000 ...
How Government Shutdowns put U.S. Cybersecurity at Risk
Security Insights
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How Government Shutdowns put U.S. Cybersecurity at Risk

Last Friday, January 25, President Trump and the 116th U.S. Congress reached an agreement to temporarily reopen the U.S. federal government for three weeks, ending the longest federal government shutdown in history. ...

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