Item: Zscaler Internet Access
Rating: 9
Author: Adil Khan Robin

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We secured endpoint-to-server traffic with Zscaler Internet Access and a network adapter. It provides VPN-secured remote access to corporate resources, protecting against malware, phishing, and zero-day threats. It also protects Office 365, Salesforce, and AWS, protecting sensitive data and enforcing cloud application compliance. We treasure Zscaler's workstation and server policy updates. It also protects guest Wi-Fi networks and enforces web filtering policies for organizational compliance.

Pros and Cons

Cloud-based security software provides web filtering, antivirus, anti-malware, advanced threat protection, and data loss prevention.
It scales quickly and allows central security policy management.
It looks for security threats and reports them in real-time, which helps organizations act quickly.

Subscription-based, internet-connected.
It's less customizable than on-premises security.
Its cloud-based nature limits its security features.

Most Important Features

Scalability.
SSL inspection.
Data loss prevention.
Cloud sandboxing.
Web filtering.
Centralized management.
Real-time monitoring and reporting.

Return on Investment

It removes the requirement that businesses have hardware and infrastructure located on their premises, which results in cost savings.
Secure internet access and reduced security incidents can save money on remediation, legal fees, and brand damage and boost employee productivity.
Its DLP features can save businesses money by helping them meet the requirements of laws protecting sensitive information, such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.

Alternatives Considered

Cloudflare

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.

Key Insights

Do you think Zscaler Internet Access delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Zscaler Internet Access's feature set?

Yes

Did Zscaler Internet Access live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Zscaler Internet Access go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Zscaler Internet Access again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud, Netskope CASB

Likelihood to Recommend

Zscaler Internet Access is an internet tunnel that pairs with the network adapter to secure traffic between servers and workstations. It can refresh policies automatically and log intrusions but does not broadcast intrusions. Cloud-based Zscaler Internet Access is easy to deploy and scale, with no hardware or software needed. In a hybrid model, Zscaler Internet Access performs some security functions on-premises and others in the cloud, allowing organizations to keep infrastructure. There is a slight learning curve from VPN and appliance architecture to this paradigm.

"Ability to scale, administration simplicity, real-time reporting, and analytics."

Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with Zscaler Internet Access