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PricingCurrent signal
Subscription-based pricing model tailored to an organization's needs, based on number of u
Platforms
Zscaler Zero Trust ExchangeZero Trust Exchange cloud-native platform
API accessNot public
Founded2007
AvailabilityWeb / remote
LicenseProprietary
Best suited to
Source-backed fit
Global 2000 enterprises pursuing digital transformation Organizations replacing legacy firewalls with zero trust architecture Enterprises needing AI-aware threat protection across distributed users Government, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing organizations
Cybersecurity · Tool
Zscaler
Decision-ready
Zscaler is a cloud-delivered enterprise security provider founded in 2007, offering the Zero Trust Exchange platform for secure digital transformation. It protects global businesses from cyberattacks and data loss via AI-powered, multi-tenant SaaS security and zero trust architecture.
Short answers to the questions buyers and builders commonly ask about Zscaler. Each answer cites the shared ledger below, where every source is listed once.
01What does Zscaler say it can do?
Unified cloud-delivered cybersecurity platform built on the Zero Trust Exchange · AI Security that blocks GenAI data loss, prevents attacks against AI systems, and stops AI · 9B threats and policy violations blocked daily · 47M+ users secured in the cloud
Zscaler is a leading cloud enterprise security provider helping global businesses adopt zero trust for secure digital transformation.
Global enterprises (serves roughly 45% of the Fortune 500 and 35% of the Forbes Global 200 · Enterprises, governments, and military organizations · Global 2000 enterprises (40%+ of Global 2000 Companies) · Industry verticals: Banking and Financial Services, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing,
We're proud to serve 35% of the Forbes Global 2000 and roughly 45% of the Fortune 500, making us a market leader across all verticals.
Eliminate the attack surface and prevent lateral threat movement · Replace legacy firewall-based security systems with zero trust architecture · Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) is a zero trust network access (ZTNA) solution that connects · Zscaler enables secure remote access without a VPN by connecting authorized users directly
Eliminate the attack surface, prevent lateral threat movement
04What should teams verify before adopting Zscaler?
Does not inspect traffic inside Kubernetes or other containerized environments; only sends
Zscaler can interact with Kubernetes or containerized environments in the cloud indirectly. While Zscaler doesn't inspect traffic inside containerized environments, it can send traffic to and receive traffic from workloads running in Kubernetes or other container platforms in the cloud.
05What pricing information is available for Zscaler?
Subscription-based pricing model tailored to an organization's needs, based on number of u
The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange uses a subscription-based pricing model tailored to an organization's needs. Costs are based on the required number of users, deployment scale, selected add-on features, and other factors.
This profile connects the jobs Zscaler is described as handling with its delivery model, access options and the subjects used to match it to related products in this directory.
Common use cases
Eliminate attack surface and prevent lateral threat movement
Replace firewall-based security with zero trust architecture
Block GenAI data loss and stop AI-powered cyberattacks
Secure mobile and cloud-enabled workforce access
Protect against ransomware with cloud-delivered defenses
Integrate security telemetry with AWS, CrowdStrike, Google, Microsoft, Okta, and SAP
Subscription-based pricing model tailored to an organization's needs, based on number of u
API
Not publicly listed
Source links
23 recorded
Source-backed
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Updated September 11, 2026
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Official website
HTTP 200 verified twice
First-party description
Leading Cloud Enterprise Security Provider for Zero Trust
Source-supported facts
Zscaler, Inc. is the legal company name · Founded and incorporated in 2007 · Headquartered at 120 Holger Way, San Jose, CA 95134, US
Company
Zscaler
Founded
2007
Team size
More than 8,000 employees worldwide
Capability
Unified cloud-delivered cybersecurity platform built on the Zero Trust Exchange
Platform
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange - 100% cloud-based, cloud-native architecture
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Distribution
Delivered as a service from the cloud with no hardware to buy or manage
Deployment
Private Service Edge on-premises deployment option always in sync with Zscaler cloud
Pricing
Subscription-based pricing model tailored to an organization's needs, based on number of users, deployment scale, and selected add-on features
Audience
Practical capabilities
What it helps with
8 documented areas
A concise view of the jobs, capabilities and integrations described in the recorded product sources.
Use case
Eliminate attack surface and prevent lateral threat movement
Use case
Replace firewall-based security with zero trust architecture
Use case
Block GenAI data loss and stop AI-powered cyberattacks
Use case
Secure mobile and cloud-enabled workforce access
Use case
Protect against ransomware with cloud-delivered defenses
Use case
Integrate security telemetry with AWS, CrowdStrike, Google, Microsoft, Okta, and SAP
Use case
Eliminate the attack surface and prevent lateral threat movement
Use case
Replace legacy firewall-based security systems with zero trust architecture
Availability
Where it runs and where to get it
Source checked
Documented product formats, platforms and official distribution destinations. Availability can vary by region and plan.
Cost / license
Subscription-based pricing model tailored to an organization's needs, based on number of u
Application types
Cloud-delivered enterprise security SaaS covering SASE, SSE, data security, and AI securitZero Trust SASE, SSE, Secure Internet Access (ZIA), Secure Private Access (ZPA), Digital E
Origin
Founded by Jay Chaudhry and K. Kailash
Platforms
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange - 100% cloud-based, cloud-native architectureZscaler Zero Trust ExchangeZero Trust SASE Everywhere platform including ZIA, ZPA, Zero Trust Branch, Zero Trust ClouZero Trust Exchange cloud-native platformZscaler Unified Platform offering Zero Trust SASE Everywhere (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX, Zero Trust BrZero Trust SASE platform with products including Secure Internet Access (ZIA), Secure PrivZscaler Zero Trust Exchange cloud-native security platformZscaler Zero Trust Exchange is a cloud native platform that delivers zero trust architectu
Implementation details
Adoption notes
DeploymentPrivate Service Edge on-premises deployment option always in sync with Zscaler cloud · Cloud-based (vs. on-premise appliances) · 100% cloud delivered · SaaS subscription service licensed per Seat (individual Authorized User), Device, Workload
LicenseNot disclosed by source
Model supportZscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Digital Experienc
Data controlOperates a Vulnerability Disclosure Program for disclosing security vulnerabilities and po
Learning curveIntermediate
Primary use casesEliminate attack surface and prevent lateral threat movement, Replace firewall-based security with zero trust architecture, Block GenAI data loss and stop AI-powered cyberattacks, Secure mobile and cloud-enabled workforce access, Protect against ransomware with cloud-delivered defenses, Integrate security telemetry with AWS, CrowdStrike, Google, Microsoft, Okta, and SAP, Eliminate the attack surface and prevent lateral threat movement, Replace legacy firewall-based security systems with zero trust architecture, Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) is a zero trust network access (ZTNA) solution that connects, Zscaler enables secure remote access without a VPN by connecting authorized users directly
What to verify before adopting
Does not inspect traffic inside Kubernetes or other containerized environments; only sends
Evolution and major updates
Zscaler timeline
A concise history of software releases and material product changes. Events appear only when a dated source supports what changed.
Research in progress
Scheduled for research
Building a reliable release history.
This profile is being checked for dated releases and material product changes. Nothing appears here until the exact date and event can be verified from a recorded source.
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Citation ledger
Recorded sources
23 unique pages
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Global enterprises (serves roughly 45% of the Fortune 500 and 35% of the Forbes Global 2000); nearly 8,000 customers worldwide across government, education, technology, healthcare, finance, retail, energy, manufacturing, oil and gas, food a
Company
Zscaler, Inc
Platform
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange
Capability
AI Security that blocks GenAI data loss, prevents attacks against AI systems, and stops AI-powered cyberattacks
Capability
9B threats and policy violations blocked daily
Capability
47M+ users secured in the cloud
Capability
85% greater protection against ransomware
Capability
Platform fed by over 500 trillion daily signals from over 150 third-party security sources
Use case
Eliminate the attack surface and prevent lateral threat movement
Use case
Replace legacy firewall-based security systems with zero trust architecture
Support
Trust Portal at https://trust.zscaler.com
Support
Zscaler Help Portal at https://help.zscaler.com/ with release notes and contact support
Integration
Technology partnerships with AWS, CrowdStrike, Google, Microsoft, Okta, and SAP
Organization type
Internet security company
Capability
Cloud-based Internet security platform with sandbox, firewall, isolation, DLP, CASB, DSPM, and AI security capabilities
Deployment
Cloud-based (vs. on-premise appliances)
Audience
Enterprises, governments, and military organizations
Api
Cloud platform exposes robust APIs for partner technology integration
Company
Zscaler, Inc.
Founded
2007
Headquarters
120 Holger Way, San Jose, CA 95134, US
Capability
Cloud security platform enabling secure mobility and cloud
Audience
Global 2000 enterprises (40%+ of Global 2000 Companies)
Platform
Zero Trust SASE Everywhere platform including ZIA, ZPA, Zero Trust Branch, Zero Trust Cloud, ZDX, Zero Trust Browser, Cloud Sandbox, Zero Trust Firewall, Zero Trust Gateway, Business Continuity, Privileged Remote Access, and Zscaler Cellula
Capability
Security for AI offerings including AI Guard for Users and AI Red Teaming
Capability
Data Security offerings including Endpoint DLP, Web and Email DLP, DSPM, SSPM, and CASB
Capability
Agentic SecOps offerings including Agentic SOC, Deception, Exposure Management, Managed Detection & Response, and Threat Hunting
Integration
Technology partnerships with AWS, CrowdStrike, Google, Microsoft, Okta, and SAP
Audience
Industry verticals: Banking and Financial Services, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, US Federal Government, US State and Local Government
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