We use Zscaler Internet Access primarily for securing internet-bound traffic. It serves as a secure web gateway that enables data loss prevention and protects peer-to-peer communications traffic. It also helps in path selection and delivering a good internet access experience. We have widely implemented it for securing third-party communications and optimizing traffic paths.
Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
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Secures internet traffic and optimizes pathways with consistent resilience and scalability
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Some of the most valuable features of Zscaler Internet Access include secure web gateways, URL filtering, data loss prevention, anti-malware defense, file extension blocking, and a comprehensive categorization system. It provides a tool to understand our security risk posture and offers actionable feedback to tighten controls. It also provides enhanced inspection capabilities, including SSL decryption, while maintaining compliance with organizational security policies. Its cloud-native proxy architecture ensures high availability and resilience, even in challenging regions like China.
What needs improvement?
Further integrations could enhance Zscaler Internet Access, especially with EDRs and antivirus solutions. Other vendors offer more out-of-box integrations. Additionally, the response time and engagement model for technical support could be improved to handle complex outages more efficiently.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zscaler Internet Access since 2013 or 2014.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The deployment of Zscaler Internet Access is straightforward. Professional services and assigned security engineers provide guidance, making the migration process efficient. For some clients, the deployment was completed within seven days, while others, due to complex requirements, took up to one and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Zscaler Internet Access is stable and capable of building resilient architectures. Failover scenarios are well-managed, and performance monitoring tools provide transparent and helpful insights.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Zscaler Internet Access is scalable and has points of presence across the globe to ensure low latency and reliable connections. Its proxy architecture supports extensive connectivity requirements.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support for Zscaler Internet Access is rated around seven out of ten due to some response time issues and the engagement model. While it doesn’t match Palo Alto's support, it remains relatively reliable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before using Zscaler, we utilized Blue Coat proxies, which required hardware form factors, resulting in cumbersome processes for mergers, acquisitions, and expansions. Moving to Zscaler Internet Access supported our shift to a cloud-first model, addressing scalability requirements without the need for additional hardware.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward, as professional services provided guidance, making the process efficient and well-managed.
What about the implementation team?
Professional services include security engineers or architects who guide the deployment, ensuring a smooth transition.
What was our ROI?
The managed service aspect of Zscaler Internet Access has allowed for reduced staffing costs, resulting in a saving of approximately 20-25% compared to prior expenses. This is largely due to decreased manpower and the elimination of the need to manage underlying infrastructure.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Zscaler Internet Access is less expensive than competitors like Palo Alto, offering a premium service justified by security enhancements and cost-effective scalability. The pricing makes sense given the managed service offerings and effective security posture.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Zscaler Internet Access as an eight out of ten. It offers great scalability, stability, and operational resilience. Its global presence ensures security enforcement is close to the user, providing ease of management and onboarding.
"Zscaler Makes Secure Remote Access Easy and Effective"
What do you like best about the product?
It provides secure, fast, and seamless access to apps without the need for a VPN. The Zero Trust model and easy policy management make it great for remote work.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes it causes slowdowns with certain applications or websites. The initial setup and policy tuning can be a bit complex for first-time users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Zscaler helps us securely connect remote users to the internet and internal apps without using a VPN. It protects against threats like malware and phishing, and ensures data is safe across all devices. This boosts productivity while keeping our network secure
ZScaler - Zero Trust architecture
What do you like best about the product?
What I enjoy about ZScaler Cloud Security Platform is it's zero trust architecture. It allows for every connection to be authenticated and encrypted.
What do you dislike about the product?
One downside of ZScaler is it's complex initial setup. It can be time consuming and requires a steep learning curve, which can be challenging for smaller teams.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Enterprise security
Having Secure Internet Access for My Team
What do you like best about the product?
What i like about Zscaler Internet Access is that it provides security and it's very easy to use. I was able to monitor and filter traffic in real time. It is cloud based that means no dependency on our physical hardware, making scaling easy for my team. The integration with other security tools is also very easy task, and the UI is very Intuitive for onboarding. Their customer support is also very supportive when i mailed them i got reply within 4 hours.
What do you dislike about the product?
Well though i am mostly satisfied with their services but sometimes latency during high traffic times can be challenging though it's not very frequent. Apart from this the pricing can be more affordable for smaller businesses.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The main problem that the Zscaler Internet Access solves is that it's super easy to use and keep our internet secure, no matter where our team is working from. It takes care of security through the cloud, so we don’t need to rely on physical firewalls or complex setups. It has really helped us protect our data and avoid cyber threats, as All of my team is working remotely.
Work related
What do you like best about the product?
Can easily get connected to office vpn and high speed
What do you dislike about the product?
All good, i dint find any issues as of now in my room
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
cloud security with strong threat protection and easy deployment
Internet with Peace of Mind
What do you like best about the product?
It makes my internet hell secure, with bloating the performance
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing as of now, but it will make a lot of sense if anyone can use it in a single click, the contact us to use us sucks
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Nothing
Zscalar
What do you like best about the product?
Z scalars simplifies the secured access to company internal tools and data. While working remotely this is essential for secured acess
What do you dislike about the product?
Some times automatically get turned off. When you try to access tools, this is creates hassel situation
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sucired access to while working in remote environment
Reliable and Secure Internet Access Solution
What do you like best about the product?
Construction is a breeze, thanks to online performance focused on seamless delivery and unobtrusive security implemented with cutting-edge methods, all displayed and managed through a user-friendly interface.
What do you dislike about the product?
During peak hours, Zscaler Internet Access lags and slows down productivity. New users may have difficulty getting the initial setup going, while training is recommended to better utilize its many features.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Zscaler Internet Access increases security and performance by blocking threats, protecting data, and providing safe, seamless web access. Its cloud-based setup is scalable, easy to manage, and improves productivity while ensuring compliance with data protection policies.
Great on office network but average on home network
What do you like best about the product?
Runs in the background automatically. Even if laptop restarts or wakes up from sleep no input is needed.
What do you dislike about the product?
On home internet, it disconnects for few seconds every half an hour
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Its my company vpn for secure access
Monitors and secures network traffic with comprehensive insights
What is our primary use case?
I utilize Zscaler Internet Access within my organization for secure web browsing and filtering traffic from websites. It serves as one of the main security elements by securing endpoints and facilitating secure Internet connections and website access.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature for me is the ability to see how my network and traffic looks with modules like analytics and insights. This provides a comprehensive view of the Internet connection usage and justifies the numbers related to cyberattacks. The SSL inspection also offers added security, facilitating the exchange of critical data.
What needs improvement?
One feature I am missing is the ability to connect automatically to internal monitoring systems. Currently, connections have to be customized, which could be made more efficient.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zscaler Internet Access for about five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Zscaler Internet Access is very stable, and I would rate its stability as nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I find Zscaler Internet Access to be highly scalable, which was one of the reasons for choosing it. I would rate it a nine out of ten in terms of scalability.
How are customer service and support?
I find customer support to be quite adequate, earning a rating of eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Zscaler Internet Access was smooth, taking less than two hours for the first iteration.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was carried out by an internal team consisting of one architect and two engineers, following workshops with the provider.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment from using Zscaler Internet Access is over 70%, primarily due to securing company operations effectively.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Although Zscaler Internet Access is recognized as an expensive solution, with a cost-effectiveness rating of seven out of ten. There are no additional costs post-purchase.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Zscaler Internet Access due to its ease of use and deployment, with a user-friendly interface.
My overall rating for the solution is nine out of ten.
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