Zscaler is a cloud security platform that brokers access to applications and internet services, making its controls and flaws relevant to enterprise risk.
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Zscaler is a cloud-delivered security platform that routes users’ web, SaaS, and private-application traffic through policy enforcement points rather than relying solely on an enterprise network perimeter. Its functions can include a secure web gateway, cloud firewall, malware and phishing inspection, data-loss controls, and zero-trust access, which grants access to specific applications based on identity and device context instead of broad network connectivity.
Security coverage depends on correct identity policies, traffic steering, endpoint agents, application connectors, and integrations with directories and security tools. Vulnerabilities or misconfigurations in those components can expose internal applications, bypass inspection, or disrupt access; compromise of an administrative account or control plane could also change policies broadly. HTTPS inspection requires installed trust certificates and creates material privacy and compliance considerations, so organizations should limit decryption, protect logs, and define retention. Advisories under this tag may therefore concern the cloud service, client software, connectors, APIs, or dependent identity systems, and should be assessed alongside configuration review and access-control monitoring.
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Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry Says New AI Frontier Models Have Yet to Boost RevenueZscaler reported strong renewal growth and rising demand for zero trust security amid AI-driven threats, but slowing new customer acquisition, sales leadership turnover and cautious expectations for Red Canary integration weighed on investor confidence.
Startup Symmetry Systems Maps Relationships Across AI, SaaS and Cloud AssetsZscaler plans to acquire San Francisco-based Symmetry Systems to unify visibility across AI models, identities, applications and datasets, helping enterprises track AI lineage, govern agentic identities and enforce granular zero trust controls across cloud and SaaS environments.
Smaller Cybersecurity Partners Get Opus 4.7 But Not Anthropic's Highest-Risk ModelAnthropic’s Project Glasswing gives CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler privileged access to Claude Mythos Preview, while smaller cybersecurity partners such as SentinelOne and TrendAI can only integrate with Anthropic's generally available Opus 4.7 model.
Zscaler's Ravi Monga on Managing AI Risks in Clinical EnvironmentsHealthcare organizations are increasingly adopting AI for efficiency and patient care, but governance is lagging behind. Zscaler's Healthcare CISO Ravi Monga explains why visibility into AI usage, including shadow AI, has become the sector's most urgent cybersecurity challenge.
Zscaler's Jay Chaudhry on Infrastructure, Agents and OversightZscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry explains why distributed infrastructure and zero trust models will shape AI security, the agent risks mirroring human threats and why strong oversight and identity validation remain essential for mission-critical applications.
Acquisition Boosts AI Defense from Red-Teaming, Risk Scoring to Compliance TrackingThe SPLX acquisition gives Zscaler new tools for red-teaming, AI governance and pre-deployment risk analysis. The deal will strengthen Zscaler's push to provide comprehensive GenAI protection, from cloud model discovery to runtime guardrails and ongoing compliance reporting.
Full Breach Scope Remains Unclear; Hundreds of Organizations Reportedly AffectedThe scope of the Salesloft Drift data breach continues to expand, now counting Cloudflare, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks as victims and what investigators say are many hundreds more organizations that connected their Salesforce, Google Workspace or other tools to Salesloft's AI chatbot.
'Widespread Data Theft Campaign' Compromised Many Drift OAuth Tokens, Warn ExpertsThreat researchers report that "a widespread data theft campaign" traces to attackers stealing OAuth access tokens for applications integrated with Salesloft's AI chatbot Drift, then exfiltrating data. Victims include Salesforce customer Zscaler. Google Workspace instances were also breached.
Zscaler Global CISO Sam Curry on the Changing Demands of Cybersecurity LeadershipThe responsibilities of a modern CISO extend far beyond preventing breaches. For Sam Curry, Zscaler's global CISO, the role now requires both strategic security leadership and technical vision.
CEO Hitesh Sheth: New AI Offerings Boost Efficiency, Address Modern Network NeedsPresident and CEO Hitesh Sheth details how Vectra AI uses triage, stitching and prioritization agents to enhance SOC performance and curb alert fatigue. The network detection and response vendor is expanding AI Analyst via AWS Bedrock and integrations with Zscaler and CrowdStrike.
CEO Hitesh Sheth: New AI Offerings Boost Efficiency, Address Modern Network NeedsPresident and CEO Hitesh Sheth details how Vectra AI uses triage, stitching and prioritization agents to enhance SOC performance and curb alert fatigue. The network detection and response vendor is expanding AI Analyst via AWS Bedrock and integrations with Zscaler and CrowdStrike.
Gartner: Security Service Edge Market Is Experiencing Evolution, Not RevolutionPure-play security service edge specialists Zscaler and Netskope were once again joined by platform behemoth Palo Alto Networks atop Gartner's rankings of SSE vendors. The SSE market is experiencing evolution rather than revolution, with commoditization prevalent in legacy security technologies.
Zscaler Aims for SOC Leadership With Enhanced Visibility Across Endpoints and CloudBy acquiring Denver-based startup Red Canary, cloud security stalwart Zscaler adds deep MDR functionality and aims to unify detection workflows across its customer environments using insights from its massive transaction volume, identity analytics and Red Canary’s advanced threat-hunting service.
Red Canary Purchase Aims to Deliver Agentic AI-Powered Security Operations at ScaleZscaler’s buy of Red Canary will unify its cloud-based security infrastructure with Red Canary’s MDR insights, giving rise to a next-gen SOC built on automation, AI, and rapid detection expertise. The integration will support a proactive SOC experience powered by AI workflows and security expertise.
Zscaler's Jay Chaudhry on Visibility and Policy Enforcement to Secure AI UsageOrganizations face significant risks when employees use public AI tools without governance, but security platforms can provide visibility, policy controls and data protection to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized exposure, said Jay Chaudhry, founder, chairman and CEO, Zscaler.
Also: Addressing AI Vulnerabilities and Governance ChallengesDeepSeek, an advanced open-source AI model, is under scrutiny for its safety guardrails failing multiple security tests and a data leak that exposed user information and API keys. Sam Curry, CISO at Zscaler, discusses AI security, risk management and upcoming U.S. policy changes.
Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Zscaler Eye Firewall, SIEM Replacement, Incident RecoveryThree of the world's largest pure-play cybersecurity vendors recently reported earnings, grappling with SIEM and firewall displacement opportunities along with rebounding from a massive outage. Palo Alto Networks Continues to reap the benefits of buying IBM's QRadar SaaS business.
Former Exabeam CEO Aims to Strengthen Data-Driven Strategy for Security OperationsAdam Geller discusses his shift from Exabeam CEO back to product leadership at Zscaler, where he plans to use the company's vast data insights and security operations to drive growth. Geller emphasizes the importance of CXO-level visibility and robust customer adoption strategies.
Is There Anything to Anonymous Reports About Talks of a $38B Broadcom-Zscaler Deal?Reports last weekend that technology behemoth Broadcom had started discussions to acquire zero trust pioneer Zscaler for $38 billion raised eyebrows throughout the cybersecurity industry. The surprise comes from both the high price tag as well as the source: anonymous Substack and Medium posts.
Also: New Attack Threatens VPN User Privacy; Android Malware Targets FinlandThis week, LockBit claimed responsibility for an attack, British Columbia probed an attack, the "TunnelVision" flaw threatened VPN users' privacy, a CEO was sentenced for a scam, attackers exploited a WordPress plug-in flaw, Zscaler probed a breach and Finland warned about Android malware scams.