Data Governance

Zscaler

Cloud security platform for zero trust access and data protection

About Zscaler

Zscaler provides a cloud-delivered security platform for secure internet and private application access, data protection and threat prevention under a zero trust model. It serves large enterprises and public sector customers.

Common use cases

  • VPN replacement
  • Data loss prevention
  • Secure internet access
  • Branch connectivity

Social listening

What people are saying about Zscaler

Reviewers value Zscaler Internet Access and Private Access for cloud-delivered security and zero-trust access, and buyers typically plan for pricing, support tiers and admin console onboarding.

What stands out

  • Reviewers say ZIA provides strong web filtering and data loss prevention without on-premises hardware.
  • ZPA is described as granting access to specific applications rather than the whole network, which is seen as safer than a traditional VPN.
  • Scalability, stability and fairly simple initial setup are frequently mentioned.
  • Administration is described as straightforward and logically organized.

Things to consider

  • Pricing is quote-based and tends to suit larger customers, so ask for a scoped estimate.
  • Worth confirming support tiers and response times, especially for complex outages and in your regions.
  • Teams new to the ZIA admin console typically plan for onboarding time, and ZPA identity-provider setup is worth scoping early.
  • Consider testing performance with your planned controls enabled and confirming the integrations you need.

Often compared with: Cloudflare One, Prisma Access, Cisco Umbrella, Netskope, Fortinet FortiGate

Sources (2)

Themes summarized from public reviews, community discussion and press coverage as of November 2026. They reflect public discussion, not a rating or an endorsement by AI Connect.

Products and services

Zscaler Internet Access

Secure web gateway.

Zscaler Private Access

Zero trust application access.

Data protection

DLP and SaaS security.

Key features

  • Zero trust access
  • Secure web gateway
  • Data loss prevention
  • Cloud firewall
  • SaaS security
  • Digital experience monitoring

Integrations

  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Okta
  • CrowdStrike
  • AWS
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Splunk

Zscaler alternatives

FAQs

How is it deployed?

As a cloud service.

Who is it for?

Large enterprises and governments.

What does it integrate with?

Identity, endpoint and SIEM tools.

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