BitLocker Drive Encryption vs. Zscaler Internet Access

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BitLocker
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft's BitLocker is an endpoint encryption option.
$100
One Time Fee
Zscaler Internet Access
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Zscaler Internet Access™ (ZIA) is a secure web gateway (SWG), delivering cloud native cyberthreat protection and zero trust access to the internet and SaaS apps.N/A
Pricing
BitLocker Drive EncryptionZscaler Internet Access
Editions & Modules
Windows 10 Home
$100.00
One Time Fee
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BitLockerZscaler Internet Access
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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BitLocker Drive EncryptionZscaler Internet Access
Features
BitLocker Drive EncryptionZscaler Internet Access
Identity Management
Comparison of Identity Management features of Product A and Product B
BitLocker Drive Encryption
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Ratings
Zscaler Internet Access
5.2
2 Ratings
52% below category average
Multi-Factor Authentication00 Ratings5.22 Ratings
Endpoint Security
Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Product A and Product B
BitLocker Drive Encryption
-
Ratings
Zscaler Internet Access
9.8
2 Ratings
4% above category average
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings9.82 Ratings
Threat Intelligence
Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
BitLocker Drive Encryption
-
Ratings
Zscaler Internet Access
9.2
7 Ratings
5% above category average
Network Analytics00 Ratings9.27 Ratings
Threat Recognition00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
Threat Analysis00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
Zero Trust Security
Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Product A and Product B
BitLocker Drive Encryption
-
Ratings
Zscaler Internet Access
9.5
7 Ratings
3% above category average
Continuous Verification00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
Secure Web Gateways00 Ratings9.77 Ratings
Network Flow Control00 Ratings9.87 Ratings
Network Traffic Analysis00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
Segmentation Leveraging00 Ratings9.46 Ratings
Admin Access Control00 Ratings9.27 Ratings
Network Data Encryption00 Ratings9.27 Ratings
Network Topology Mapping00 Ratings9.82 Ratings
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User Ratings
BitLocker Drive EncryptionZscaler Internet Access
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(10 ratings)
8.7
(24 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(3 ratings)
8.1
(5 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
BitLocker Drive EncryptionZscaler Internet Access
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
It is well suited especially for users that access or store sensitive/confidential data on their computers. In the case of where users are accessing confidential data over the network, it is highly recommended to use Bitlocker to encrypt the computer. In the case where users are storing confidential data on their computer, it should be a requirement that BitLocker is used/enabled. It would be less appropriate if someone was using a computer and they were not dealing with any sensitive data, or in cases where the computer is used for recreational purposes (browsing the web, playing games, etc).
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Zscaler
Zscaler is suitable for all organisations as the internet traffic can be managed very well without any concern. All the devices can be available under a single umbrella, which is easier to manage. The application can be managed via a console, but installation can only be done with the help of a dedicated crew as it needs a one-time password.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Encrypts the entire drive and provides a high level of security.
  • In an Active Directory environment, you can set up BitLocker to automatically save keys to AD.
  • As part of Windows, no additional licensing costs.
  • Set up and configuration is relatively easy.
  • Uses TPM module to increase security.
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Zscaler
  • Automatically block the malicious content and websites
  • Scans inbound and outbound network packets
  • Has a proxy server through which all the network calls pass through
  • We have customized Zscaler Internet Access to block websites like Netflix, Hotstar etc which can hinder producivity
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Encryption is not resumed after being suspended sometimes
  • Sometimes it take a long time to encrypt a disk
  • Encrypting secondary drives can be tricky
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Zscaler
  • Given all of the features Zscaler Internet Access bundles (firewall, CASB, URL filter, DLP, etc...) it makes the console somewhat cumbersome. Anyone planning to utilize Zscaler Internet Access should be prepared to invest time in training or seek out professional services.
  • In some cases, the app risk index ratings do not include enough criteria to effectively assess an applications risk exposure. Adding more criteria or allowing customers to add their own would be a welcomed feature.
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Usability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Zscaler
Zscaler is a mandatory solution required by almost every large organization with a workforce working remotely or using cloud-based apps. Its deployment is relatively easy and it keeps on working in the background without actively bothering the user. Apart from a few weird messages which a user is unable to comprehend, Zscaler is able to provide fast and safe access to the internet and other external applications.
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Support Rating
Microsoft
I give it a nine because encryption always leaves room for improvement, and it must change as security threats evolve and improve, and having an ever-evolving system is essential.
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Zscaler
I cannot give a fair rating for this as I have not had to contact Zscaler support. There was one time we had to contact them because we needed to check if they were having issues on their end. Our ISP was actually the problem but support seemed very friendly.
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
BitLocker Drive Encryption solution offering is cheaper than the one that McAfee offers, it will help you with specific business concerns like "how many encrypted assets do I have?" it's easy to maintain, easy to deploy, and easy to track. It's best suited for companies that are not trying to go far away on the disk encryption matter
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Zscaler
Zscaler Intenet Access outperformed the competition due to its lightning-fast policy delivery and cross-compatibility. It is easy to track employee usage and block unnecessary websites, reducing company internet usage. Zscalar installed on every system increases cloud-based software bandwidth, decreasing user turnaround time and increasing efficiency.
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • It allowed us to move to whole drive encryption without much effort
  • Integrated in Windows Enterprise, so free
  • With the right recovery key, it is really easy for IT to recover the data, backup or reset the user's password.
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Zscaler
  • We cancelled our lease line contract and our static IP contract from our ISP which is a key win for us.
  • We can make sure that our users are connecting to our share drive securely even if they are on the road which is also a key win.
  • The negative side with Zscaler is we cant choose our internet gateway IP address as its managed by Zscaler.
  • Another negative side is Zscaler is not a complete package for us as we maintain our on-premise firewall (Fortinet) along with Zscaler.
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ScreenShots

Zscaler Internet Access Screenshots

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Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is a cloud native security service edge (SSE) solution that builds on a decade of secure web gateway leadership. Offered as a scalable SaaS platform through the world’s largest security cloud, it replaces legacy network security solutions, preventing advanced attacks and data loss with a comprehensive zero trust approach. ZIA is integrated seamlessly into the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ to provide superior defense-in-depth, secure connectivity, end user experience, and administrative visibility and control.