Zscaler Internet Access

Overview

• AI-powered security service edge for all users, apps, and locations.
• Prevents cyberthreats and data loss using AI, leveraging 500 trillion daily threat signals from a large security cloud.
• Provides a fast internet and SaaS experience, boosting productivity and agility.
• Offers 139% ROI by replacing costly appliances with a cloud-native zero trust platform.

Modern Security Challenges

• Legacy hub-and-spoke security architectures are outdated in cloud- and mobile-first environments.
• Current threats include ransomware, encrypted threats, and supply chain attacks.
• Need for a cloud-native solution that reduces risk and complexity while enabling business flexibility.

Zscaler Internet Access Features

• Part of the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, offering secure web gateway leadership.
• Scalable, resilient SaaS cloud platform eliminating legacy network solutions.
• Provides threat protection based on identity and context, with a direct-to-cloud architecture for a fast user experience.
• Inline inspection of all traffic, including SSL decryption, using AI-powered services.
• Simplified management with cloud-native solutions and automation.

Integrated Services

• Secure Web Gateway: Protects against malware and advanced attacks.
• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): Ensures compliance and protects data in SaaS and IaaS environments.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Protects data in motion with advanced inspection techniques.

Recognition

• Zscaler named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge.

Additional Security Features

• Firewall & Cloud IPS: Extends protection to all ports and protocols.
• Sandboxing: AI-driven quarantine for new and elusive malware.
• Cloud Browser Isolation: Prevents data loss by isolating web interactions.
• DNS Security: Optimizes security and performance globally.

Key Components

• Zero Trust Branch Connectivity: Connects users and devices securely without patchwork security tools.
• DNS Filtering: Controls and blocks malicious DNS requests.
• Web Isolation: Streams safe content to users' browsers.
• Digital Experience Monitoring: Provides a unified view for troubleshooting performance issues.

Platform Features

• Flexible Connectivity: Various options including Zscaler Client Connector, GRE/IPsec tunnels, and Cloud Browser Isolation.
• Cloud-delivered Deployment: Fully cloud-native with role-based access control for data privacy.
• Direct Peering: Ensures fast traffic paths with internet and SaaS providers.

Service Level Agreements

• 99.999% availability, <100 ms proxy latency, 100% virus capture rate.

Supported Platforms

• Broad support for major operating systems and virtualization platforms.

Zscaler Internet Access Editions

• Multiple editions offering various levels of threat protection, data protection, and digital experience monitoring.
• Licensing is per user with potential variability based on product specifics.

Part of Zero Trust Exchange

• Provides fast, secure connections using a zero trust model, ensuring least-privileged access.

Notable Mention

• Ken Athanasiou from AutoNation appreciates Zscaler for preventing ransomware impacts.