Zscaler ThreatLabz 2026 AI Security Report Highlights AI as Persistent Enterprise Operating Layer

Summary

The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2026 AI Security Report characterizes AI and machine learning as no longer emerging capabilities but rather a persistent operating layer within enterprise environments. According to the report, 2025 marked the inflection point where AI became deeply embedded in day-to-day enterprise workflows, with developers shipping faster and organizations broadly adopting AI/ML across functions. The report underscores the security implications of this shift, as widespread AI adoption