Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch

Score8.5 out of 10

6 Reviews and Ratings

What is Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch?

Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch is a security and connectivity solution designed to link users and devices at distributed locations—such as branch offices, factories, and retail sites—to specific applications. The platform is intended to replace traditional SD-WAN and site-to-site VPN architectures with a model that connects users based on identity and policy rather than extending the entire network to every location.

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Multi-Factor Authentication
Using multiple, independent components to gain access
Category average: 9
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Continuous monitoring and response to advanced internet threats by endpoint agents.
Category average: 8.9
Threat Recognition
Detection and recognition of malicious software within a network that could pose a threat to sensitive information.
Category average: 8.4

Network Analytics
Analyzes various data reports and logs (DNS, firewall, user data, security information etc.) to identify threats in a network.
Category average: 8.6
Automated Alerts and Reporting
Systems in place to automatically alert, report, or notify of issues that may need timely remediation.
Category average: 8.1
Network Topology Mapping
The ability to map a network, in detail, to show performance metrics, device and software connections, and resource utilization.
Category average: 8.4

Pros

Robust security posture and access control for untrusted environments
Granular network traffic control and segmentation (e.g., IoT isolation)
Enhanced visibility into network traffic and previously unknown assets

Cons

Initial challenges with authentication and Multi-Factor Authentication policy adjustments
Deployment and configuration require significant initial effort and maintenance
Potential for needing deployment rollbacks during implementation

John Millsaps

Sr Mgr cyber Arch/Eng in Information Technology at Eaton Corporation (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are utilizing Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch to provide Layer 3 NAC capabilities for our business and OT networks. This allows us to have visibility and control of what devices are allowed to communicate on our network. Our scope is 217 manufacturing sites, we have deployed to 75. We are also leveraging the platform for M&A greatly reducing the time it takes to connect newly acquired companies to our applications.

Pros

Provides a secure beachhead in an untrusted newly acquired company
Controlling what devices can communicate on our network
Reduces security policy overhead by allowing policy based on a device's profile

Cons

Integration with other sources of truth (Dragos, Tenable)
Improvement in profiling of devices with a static IP

Return on Investment

Faster simplified connectivity (M&A) - from 300 to 30 days to provide a secure bridge and beachhead in acquired companies
Improved overall security - policies based on tags reduces policy complexity
Network visibility has enabled our site support teams to work more effectively

Usability

Other Software Used

Zscaler Internet Access, Zscaler Private Access

Candice McDonald

Systems Engineer in Engineering at Farm Credit FInancial (201-500 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Kkeeps security tight ensuring that users are not accessing things that they shouldn't and also allowing access to users for specific cares.

Pros

Ease of allowing/disallowing individual access
easy to maneuver and find what I need
easy to understand display of information for quick reporting

Cons

while the dashboard is nice, it can be a little cumbersome
sometimes it takes a while for users to be refreshed and added
can at times be slow

Return on Investment

decreased data loss
simplified connectivity
great data

Usability

Other Software Used

Okta

Verified User

Strategist (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are deploying our ZTB in our clinics pending the closure of our POV and contract in the near future. The modernization and security of our flat networks at our retail health clinics, where all systems are "on network," are not fully secured at the port level at all locations. Additionally, it helps to achieve our zero-trust posture goals. The solution also provides a unified platform for managing security, viewing network statistics, and more.

Pros

Makes a site invisible to internet.
Segments IoT to applications.

Cons

Log search/analytics.
Faster deployment.

Return on Investment

To be determined.
Simplified

Usability

Other Software Used

Elisity

Verified User

C-Level Executive in Information Technology (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are replacing ZTB to replace our standard private backhaul circuits. This will bring our remote branches into zero trust and save circuit and hardware costs. Ideally, saving money and increasing security.

Pros

Ease of use interface.
HA for both the internet and the device.

Cons

Quicker deployment.
Better Visibility in packet flows.
Better log searching.

Return on Investment

Simplified template connections.
Budget reduced.
Quicker deployment.

Usability

Verified User

Employee in Corporate (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

In our organization, We use Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch Zero Trust to securely connect our branch offices to the internet and cloud applications.

Pros

Inspecting traffic
blocking threats
secure access

Return on Investment

centralized management
simplified operations
protect from web based threats

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, Netskope Borderless SD-WAN and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

Other Software Used

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, Cisco SD-Branch, Netskope Borderless SD-WAN

Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch

What is Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch?

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