What Zscaler does

Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, is a publicly traded cloud-native cybersecurity vendor that operates the Zero Trust Exchange platform — the world's largest inline security cloud, processing more than 500 billion daily transactions across 26+ European data centers and a newly launched footprint in Jordan. The platform is built on Zero Trust architecture and serves large enterprises and government agencies by replacing legacy VPN, firewall, and perimeter appliances with identity- and policy-based access for users, workloads, branches, IoT/OT devices, and increasingly AI agents; approximately 40% of Global 2000 companies are customers.

The product portfolio combines three foundational services — Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) — with an extensive module library including Zero Trust SASE, Data Loss Prevention, CASB, DSPM, Browser Isolation, Deception, IoT/OT Security, Managed Detection & Response (Red Canary), and the AI Protect suite (AI Broker, AI Access Graph, Endpoint AI Security, ZAgent Framework). Recent acquisitions of SPLX (2025-11), SquareX (2026-02), and Symmetry Systems (2026-05) extend capabilities into AI security, browser-native threat detection, and identity-data access graphing.

Zscaler generates revenue through subscription-based, quote-priced annual SaaS contracts sold predominantly via direct enterprise field sales supplemented by a large partner ecosystem of global system integrators (Cognizant, EY, HCLTech, Infosys, TCS, Wipro) and technology alliances (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, CrowdStrike, Okta, SAP, Rubrik, Databricks, OpenAI). FY2026 revenue guidance is approximately $3.33 billion with annual recurring revenue of $3.53 billion growing 25% year-over-year, a 76.74% gross margin, and a market capitalization near $20 billion. The commercial sub-5,000-user segment has been fully transitioned to partner-led delivery as the company refocuses field sales on enterprise accounts.

Name

Zscaler

Legal name

Zscaler, Inc.

Website

https://zscaler.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Zscaler is a publicly traded cloud cybersecurity vendor that operates the Zero Trust Exchange platform, protecting users, workloads, branches, and devices for large enterprises and government agencies worldwide through subscription-based annual contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Cybersecurity (Zero Trust Security Service Edge)

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) / Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) (HDADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Access Management & Policy Enforcement (Authorization, ZTNA integration) (HDAEAJAG), Operational Technology (OT) Network Segmentation & Zero Trust (HDADAJAB), Identity & Access Security Services (IAM, PAM, Zero Trust) (BPAKAHAI), Access Management & Policy Enforcement (Zero Trust) (BPAMAEAH)

Keywords

• Cloud security platform
• Zero trust security
• Secure access service edge
• Enterprise cybersecurity software
• Network security SaaS

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based SaaS: Zscaler operates as a subscription-based cloud security provider. The company reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $850.48 million, up 25% year-over-year. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) was $3.53 billion representing 25% year-over-year growth. The company guides for FY2026 revenue of approximately $3.33 billion.
2. Platform Licensing: Enterprise platform licensing through the Zero Trust Exchange platform with modules including ZIA, ZPA, AI Security, Data Security, and SecOps. Revenue is generated through annual contracts with organizations securing users, workloads, and AI agents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Zscaler provides a cloud-native Zero Trust security platform called the Zero Trust Exchange that secures user-to-application, application-to-application, and machine-to-machine traffic across users, workloads, branches, and devices. The platform processes 500+ billion daily transactions and delivers core capabilities including secure internet access (ZIA), zero trust private application access (ZPA), digital experience monitoring (ZDX), AI security, data protection, and secure access service edge (SASE) functionality as a subscription-based SaaS.

Product overview

Zscaler offers a unified platform architecture called the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform, which combines multiple security products and modules into a single cloud-native service. The core platform is built on Zero Trust architecture and secures over 500 billion daily transactions. The platform includes three foundational core products: Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) for secure internet access, Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) for private application access, and Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) for digital experience monitoring. The platform extends through multiple add-on modules including AI Protect (with AI Broker, AI Access Graph, and Endpoint AI Security for AI security), ZAgent Framework for agentic AI administration, Risk360 for risk assessment, comprehensive Data Loss Prevention (Web/Email/Endpoint DLP, CASB, DSPM), Browser Isolation, Cloud Sandbox, Zero Trust SASE, IoT/OT Security, Managed Detection & Response, Deception technology, and Cellular security for IoT. The platform positions itself as a replacement for traditional VPN, firewall, and point-product security architectures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zero Trust Exchange: The company's unified cybersecurity platform providing Zero Trust security for users, workloads, branches, and devices.
• ThreatLabz
• Zscaler Zenith Ventures

Products and services

• Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform Core cybersecurity platform for the AI Age, built on Zero Trust architecture to protect users, workloads, branches, and devices through the world's largest inline security cloud, securing over 500 billion daily transactions.
• Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) Secure Internet Access providing protection for web and internet traffic, including cloud sandbox, firewall, and threat prevention capabilities for users accessing internet resources.
• Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) Secure Private Access providing zero trust connectivity to private applications without requiring VPN or exposing network access, enabling least-privilege access to internal resources.
• Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) Digital Experience monitoring solution that helps IT teams detect, diagnose, and resolve performance issues affecting users across the network, including AI-powered root cause analysis.
• Zscaler AI Protect Unified AI security solution to secure AI at scale, covering AI Asset Management, Secure Access to AI, and Secure AI Infrastructure and Apps. Generated over $100 million in bookings.
• Zscaler Zero Trust SASE Secure Access Service Edge solution combining network and security capabilities into a single cloud-delivered service for branch offices and remote workers.
• Zscaler Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Comprehensive data security solution including Web and Email DLP, Endpoint DLP, and multi-mode CASB for preventing data loss across all channels.
• Zscaler Managed Detection & Response Managed security service providing continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities powered by ThreatLabz research team.
• Zscaler IoT/OT Security Zero trust connectivity and security for IoT and OT devices including microsegmentation, privileged remote access, and secure remote access to OT systems.
• Zscaler Browser Isolation Zero Trust Browser extension that isolates web browsing in the cloud, preventing malicious content from reaching endpoint devices.
• Risk360 Comprehensive risk assessment and visibility solution that provides business insights and cyber risk quantification across the enterprise security posture.
• Zscaler Cloud Sandbox Advanced threat protection that detonates suspicious files in an isolated environment to analyze behavior before allowing them into the network.
• Zscaler Deception Deception technology that deploys decoys and lures across the network to detect attackers, gather threat intelligence, and protect critical assets.
• Zscaler Cellular Cellular security service for IoT deployments, providing zero trust connectivity for cellular-connected devices without requiring on-device software or conventional VPNs.
• Zscaler Zero Trust B2B

Quantifiable outcome

• Processing over 500 billion transactions daily through inline security cloud
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability9 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Aston Martin Aramco Formula One TeamflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2026Multi-year partnership naming Zscaler as Global Cybersecurity Partner. Zscaler provides its Zero Trust Exchange platform to secure the team's critical assets including car design, race strategy, and terabytes of real-time telemetry flowing between the track and the UK-based facility. Zscaler branding appears on the AMR26 car and driver equipment, emphasizing shared focus on high-performance, millisecond-critical environments.
• HCLTechcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 June 2026HCLTech expanded its cybersecurity partnership with Zscaler for AI-powered zero-trust security. HCLTech acts as a global system integrator helping enterprises adopt Zero Trust architecture for secure cloud and digital transformation initiatives.
• Transatel and NTT DOCOMO BusinesscoreTechnology or Integration · 18 June 2026Launched Cellular SASE for IoT, the first carrier-led offering in Japan combining Transatel's global mobile connectivity spanning 200+ countries with Zscaler's zero trust security platform. NTT DOCOMO Business serves as systems integrator. The service targets enterprises managing cross-border device fleets in manufacturing, logistics, energy, and smart infrastructure sectors.
• GigamoncoreTechnology or Integration · 17 June 2026Integration of Zscaler Private Access with Gigamon Application Metadata Intelligence creates joint Zero Trust security offering available in limited access for shared customers. The integration combines identity-based access controls with nearly 6,000 metadata attributes extracted from network traffic, enabling security teams to detect lateral movement, validate least-privilege policies, and investigate incidents.
• Coforge and NTT DATAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 June 2026Added as Global System Integrators to Project AI-Guardian alongside existing GSIs Cognizant, EY, HCLTech, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro. These partners will help deliver AI security assessments and implementations using Zscaler technology.
• SaviyntcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Expanded strategic partnership combining identity governance with Zscaler inline enforcement. Zscaler Ventures invested in Saviynt's Series B funding round alongside KKR, Carrick Capital Partners, Ten Eleven, and Sixth Street Growth. Initial integration focuses on just-in-time access to eliminate standing privileges. Saviynt joined Project AI-Guardian as a Technology Alliance Partner.
• Oasis SecuritycoreTechnology or Integration · 10 June 2026Integration with Zscaler to extend Zero Trust security principles to non-human identities and AI agents. Combines Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange platform with Oasis identity governance capabilities, enabling joint customers to discover, attribute, and manage the full lifecycle of machine identities and AI agents from a single control plane.
• Project AI-Guardian Technology Alliance Partners (AWS, Google Cloud, OpenAI, Databricks, CoreWeave)flagshipTechnology or Integration · 9 June 2026Project AI-Guardian expanded to include technology alliance partners including AWS, CoreWeave, Databricks, Google Cloud, OpenAI, and others. The initiative integrates with Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform to provide enterprise AI security through features including AI Access Graph, attack surface modeling, and zero trust controls for AI workflows.
• CrowdStrikecoreTechnology or Integration · 8 June 2026Integration between CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security and Zscaler's Adaptive Access Engine enables real-time, risk-based access decisions across the Zero Trust Exchange. Uses open standards including OpenID Shared Signals Framework and Continuous Access Evaluation Profile to automatically share risk signals when high-risk activity is detected.
• Radiant LogiccoreTechnology or Integration · 8 June 2026Technology partnership combining RadiantOne's unified identity data fabric with Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange to solve M&A identity problems and deliver true Day 1 access. Partnership particularly targets healthcare M&A where hospital network consolidation is accelerating, providing secure identity-based access to clinical applications like Epic, Oracle Health, and Meditech.
• Softcell Technologies Global Private LimitedminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 June 2026Mumbai-based security solution provider attained Zscaler Delivery Services Authorization, strengthening existing partnership as a certified delivery partner. Offers Zero Trust Strategy & Advisory Services, Solution Design & Deployment, and Managed Services for Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform in the India market.
• Symmetry SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 28 May 2026Acquisition of Symmetry Systems to integrate identity and data mapping into the Zero Trust Exchange platform for AI agent security. Symmetry's access graph technology enables mapping and securing end-to-end AI activity across enterprise environments. Symmetry was founded in 2019 as a spinout from a DARPA-funded research lab at UT Austin with approximately $36M raised.
• Project AI-Guardian Global System Integrators (Cognizant, EY, HCLTech, Infosys, TCS, Wipro)flagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 May 2026Project AI-Guardian initiative launched with major global system integrators including Cognizant, EY, HCLTech, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro to help enterprises secure AI agents, autonomous workloads, and AI-connected infrastructure. Combines Zscaler Zero Trust Everywhere framework with GSI consulting and implementation capabilities focusing on AI asset management, shadow AI discovery, and risk mitigation.
• SquareXcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 February 2026Acquisition of SquareX to enhance Zero Trust security controls into web browsers. SquareX specializes in Browser Detection and Response (BDR) capabilities delivered via browser extensions. The technology integrates into Zscaler's Zero Trust Browser and platform to enhance threat detection for browser-native threats and enable secure application access on managed and unmanaged devices.
• SPLXcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 November 2025Acquisition of SPLX, an AI security company, to enhance AI cybersecurity capabilities and expand Zero Trust Exchange platform. Integration aims to provide advanced tools for AI asset discovery, threat inspection, and risk management covering the entire AI lifecycle.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with Microsoft. Zscaler is recognized as Microsoft Zero Trust Champion of the Year 2022. Integration with Microsoft security ecosystem including Azure and Copilot data protection offerings.
• CrowdStrikecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with CrowdStrike for joint security integration. Zscaler is a CrowdStrike technology partner listed on the partner ecosystem page.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with Amazon Web Services. Zscaler is an AWS technology partner providing Zero Trust security for AWS workloads.
• OktacoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with Okta for identity-based security integration. Zscaler integrates with Okta for Zero Trust access control.
• RubrikcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with Rubrik for data protection and security integration. Listed as a technology partner on Zscaler's partner ecosystem page.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with SAP for enterprise security integration. Zscaler partners with SAP for secure access to SAP applications through Zero Trust architecture.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto Networks competes directly with Zscaler through its Prisma SASE platform, offering ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and firewall-as-a-service. Both target large enterprise Zero Trust transformation and have overlapping customer bases in Fortune 500 accounts.
• Cloudflare: Cloudflare One competes directly with Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange, offering Magic WAN, Cloudflare Access (ZTNA), Gateway (SWG), and CASB as an integrated SASE platform. Cloudflare's developer-friendly positioning and aggressive pricing challenge Zscaler's premium enterprise model.
• Netskope: Netskope offers a competitive SSE platform with ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and DLP capabilities, targeting similar large enterprise customers as Zscaler. Both companies are frequently compared head-to-head in Gartner SSE Magic Quadrant evaluations.
• Cato Networks: Cato Networks pioneered the SASE category with a cloud-native platform combining SD-WAN, ZTNA, SWG, and firewall capabilities. Cato competes with Zscaler in mid-market and enterprise segments, particularly for branch-to-cloud connectivity use cases.
• Akamai: Akamai competes with Zscaler in SASE/SSE through its Guardicore (microsegmentation), Enterprise Application Access (ZTNA), and Ion platform offerings. Akamai's CDN heritage provides global infrastructure scale comparable to Zscaler's inline security cloud.
• Skyhigh Security: Skyhigh Security (formerly McAfee's enterprise security business, now owned by Vector Capital and TPG) competes directly with Zscaler in SSE, with strong CASB, SWG, and ZTNA capabilities. It is a recognized challenger in the Gartner SSE Magic Quadrant alongside Zscaler.

Broad incumbents

• Cisco: Cisco's Secure Access offering combines Umbrella (SWG), Duo (ZTNA/identity), and ThousandEyes to compete in the SSE/SASE market. Cisco bundles its security portfolio with networking equipment and Webex, leveraging incumbent enterprise relationships that overlap with Zscaler's customer base.
• Microsoft: Microsoft competes with Zscaler through its Entra ID (identity), Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB), and the broader Security Service Edge capabilities bundled with Microsoft 365 E5. Microsoft's bundling strategy and large enterprise footprint create significant competitive pressure, though Microsoft and Zscaler also partner in many accounts.
• Fortinet: Fortinet competes with Zscaler through its FortiSASE and FortiGate SWG offerings, often bundled with its dominant on-premise firewall business. Fortinet's appliance heritage and channel relationships make it a frequent competitor in mid-market and enterprise security deals.

Emerging players

• CrowdStrike: CrowdStrike is an emerging SSE competitor through its Falcon Zero Trust and Charlotte AI capabilities, expanding from its endpoint security core into identity protection and ZTNA. CrowdStrike and Zscaler are also active technology integration partners in joint customer accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ZscalerInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/Zscaler
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zscaler
• Instagraminstagram.com/zscalerinc

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors7 records

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M&A15 records

Investments8 records

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