We use the product for inbound and outbound DNS scanning.
Senior Consultant at OPTIV
Has valuable inbound and outbound DNS scanning features, but there could be additional ways to define proxy
Pros and Cons
- "The product’s most valuable features are inbound and outbound scanning and API control."
- "There could be additional ways to define proximity. Additionally, they should provide some exclusion options for specific policies and an ability to control the DLP engine."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
The platform provides data protection.
What is most valuable?
The product’s most valuable features are inbound and outbound scanning and API control.
What needs improvement?
There could be additional ways to define proximity. Additionally, they should provide some exclusion options for specific policies and an ability to control the DLP engine.
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For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Zscaler Cloud DLP for four to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product’s stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For the DLP feature, I rate the scalability a seven out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Netskope before. However, we switched to Zscaler as we wanted a cloud-based DLP product. If we compare the two products, Netskope is better, but scaler is a good solution for cloud DLP.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment time depends on specific business requirements. It is easy to deploy a standard functionality. However, it takes time for complex scenarios.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product has reasonable pricing.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Zscaler Cloud DLP a seven out of ten. I advise others to evaluate and understand their business use cases before purchasing the product.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Cyber Security Engineer at Yotta Infrastructure Solutions LLP
Has a valuable data discovery feature and good technical support services
Pros and Cons
- "The product’s most valuable features are data discovery, activity control, and zero trust exchange."
- "There could be a feature to view the VPN tunnel activities in terms of configuration."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product to control traffic and for user management purposes.
What is most valuable?
The product’s most valuable features are data discovery, activity control, and zero trust exchange.
What needs improvement?
There could be a feature to view the VPN tunnel activities in terms of configuration.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Zscaler Cloud DLP for a year and a half.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product’s stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We manage accounts for around 2,000 to 3,000 Zscaler Cloud DLP users. It is a scalable product.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support services are good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is easy with a helpful GUI. It takes a second to complete the deployment.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Zscaler Cloud DLP a ten out of ten. It is a good and easy-to-use product with efficient scalability.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Consultant - Cloud Security at Inspira Enterprise
A costly, cloud-native security platform characterized by its simplicity and user-friendliness
Pros and Cons
- "The solution offers a simplified network infrastructure and security functions and it enables secure remote access for the users"
- "We faced certain migration and implementation challenges in executing the tasks, so I would suggest improvement related to the stability of the solution."
What is our primary use case?
There are many use cases, but primarily we have been utilizing it for cloud and web security purposes.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution offers a simplified network infrastructure and security functions, and it enables secure remote access for the users.
What is most valuable?
Zscaler SASE provides a wide range of security features such as DIA, VPS, and VDS while maintaining a seamless performance.
What needs improvement?
We faced certain migration and implementation challenges in executing the tasks, so I would suggest improvement related to the stability of the solution. It would be beneficial to ensure a smooth transition with no to minimal interruption of the operation.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Zscaler SASE for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution's stability relies on highly stable internet connectivity, so the absence or disruption of it directly affects the operations.
I would rate it a seven out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There have been some issues regarding the migration and flexibility of this solution while performing the integration of the data.
I would rate it a seven out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
We are fairly satisfied with the customer support that is provided by Zscaler SASE's team. They are equipped with expert technicians and whenever we had to open the ticket with them, the issue was solved professionally. The only difficulty is time management as they might take some time to resolve what you asked for. I rate it eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Zscaler SASE's platform was efficient and user-friendly. I rate it eight out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation and deployment process took us a total of one and a half months.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Zscaler SASE is quite expensive compared to other solutions. The price is not fixed and it does not include all of the features, so my advice for organizations would be to evaluate their specific needs and budget to determine if this solution aligns with their requirements. I would rate it an eight out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution due to its exceptional user-friendly nature and comprehensive security capabilities. I rate it a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Network Administrator at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
Provides increased security with endpoint protection along several features on a single platform
Pros and Cons
- "With SASE, we have a single platform that covers multiple task services with which we need to control access. All the features are equally valuable."
- "The menu for the ZIA portal could be organized a little bit differently. The most-used modules should be at the top of the menus, not somewhere near the bottom, some of them are not organized well in my opinion."
What is our primary use case?
As IT integrators, we are using the solution for application control, URL filtering, sandboxing, and antivirus. We have modules with data leak prevention and cloud browser isolation, device posture checking, related to the access because we are also using it for the ZTNA services, but it's not related to the Secure Web Gateway. We are also using it in ZIA with a firewall as a service.
How has it helped my organization?
I believe Zscaler SASE has given us increased security with endpoint protection. We may not have eliminated 100% of the threats, but we are resistant to threats on the Internet. The solution blocks almost all known vulnerabilities or problems related to phishing actions, so I would say that is the biggest benefit.
What is most valuable?
With SASE, we have a single platform that covers multiple task services with which we need to control access. All the features are equally valuable.
What needs improvement?
The menu for the ZIA portal could be organized a little bit differently. The most-used modules should be at the top of the menus, not somewhere near the bottom, some of them are not organized well in my opinion.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Zscaler SASE for almost one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There were a few global issues this year that something was not working correctly, or that sometimes we experienced different behavior with the filtering policies between the points of presence. For example, if there is a user located in Amsterdam, then it was filtering traffic differently than in Frankfurt because they were connected to two different points of presence. The issue was later resolved by technical support.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The quality of customer support depends on the situation, where sometimes the correct actions are taken immediately. So sometimes, I would rate it a ten out of ten.
But sometimes we have to explain the same situation, even referencing old tickets, while the support agent would not even check what was done in the previous tickets, and it takes much longer to solve the case. In such situations, I would rate customer support a four out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is quite easy. The primary configuration requires some adjustments to the client's needs, but it's quite easy.
The deployment depends on a questionnaire to determine expectations, what should be checked, verified, and what works with the highest SLA. The actual deployment does not require a lot of staff members.
Maintenance for the solution includes keeping the client's connector updated and checking the device posture.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have downloaded reports of Cisco Umbrella, Fortinet FortiGate, FortiProxy, and Zscaler.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Zscaler SASE, for sure, and would rate it a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator
Senior Technical Consultant at Meta Infotech Pvt Ltd
Stable, scalable, and feature-rich
Pros and Cons
- "I find all Zscaler Private Access features valuable because each replaces flawed technologies, such as EPAs being replacements for VPN and PR as a replacement for PAM, so I can't mention only one valuable feature. Overall, Zscaler Private Access is a good solution."
- "It would be better if the Zscaler Private Access team made it easier for people to find subscriptions on the portal, mainly information on what my customers subscribed to or the type of licenses purchased."
What is our primary use case?
I've focused on basic Zscaler Private Access policies, primarily when users are working remotely.
I also use the solution for browser access, which means giving access to clientless machines.
Privileged remote access is another use case for Zscaler Private Access.
I also use the solution for its log streaming service and source IP anchoring.
What is most valuable?
I find all Zscaler Private Access features valuable because each replaces flawed technologies, such as EPAs being replacements for VPN and PR as a replacement for PAM, so I can't mention only one valuable feature. Overall, Zscaler Private Access is a good solution.
What needs improvement?
Everything looks good in Zscaler Private Access, but the issue my team faced with it was the inability to find subscriptions on the portal. That caused some difficulties, so it would be better if the Zscaler team made it easier for people to find subscriptions on the portal, mainly information on what my customers subscribed to or the type of licenses purchased.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Zscaler Private Access for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Zscaler Private Access is pretty stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Zscaler Private Access is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
Primarily for Zscaler Private Access, I only require ten percent technical support if the architecture is complex or if there is some restriction while reading the logs. I've contacted the technical support team, and I didn't face any issues with support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Symantec before using Zscaler Private Access, and I switched from Symantec to Zscaler because my company switched.
How was the initial setup?
Zscaler Private Access can be complex because you first need to understand how application segments work. You'll also need to understand server service, app connector groups, and deploying an app connector. The connection between all the components can be confusing, but it's only for first-time deployment, so overall, it is okay. Later on, you only have to troubleshoot the policy side.
Setting up Zscaler Private Access can be confusing.
Deploying the solution could take one day.
What about the implementation team?
I did the deployment for Zscaler Private Access, an in-house deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My company is a Zscaler Private Access partner, so the customers pay for the license fees.
What other advice do I have?
I deployed a project with eight thousand Zscaler Private Access users, but apart from that, I've given support to other projects with fifty thousand users of the solution.
There's no plan to increase the number of users for Zscaler Private Access.
I'd recommend the solution to others.
My rating for Zscaler Private Access is eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Head - Service Delivery at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Provides safe access and the ability to secure data in terms of confidentiality
Pros and Cons
- "Users get direct secure access to applications over the internet."
- "The DX layer could be better if it had improved visibility."
What is our primary use case?
The primary use case of SASE is for secure access, whether for public internet or private applications. Post-Covid, users are connecting from everywhere and need secure access with a good user experience. We deploy this solution to our customers.
What is most valuable?
Safe access is a key valuable feature. The ability to secure data in terms of confidentiality is also a great feature. Instead of going through existing gateways or their networks, users get direct secure access to applications over the internet. Connectivity to the applications is also great.
What needs improvement?
Although it's good, the DX layer could be better if it had improved visibility. There is definitely scope to enhance that aspect. Some customers are looking for application connectivity over zero trust which is a concern for them. I believe it's in the Zscaler roadmap and we hope to see that in the near future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been providing this solution to our customers for a decade.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There were initially some stability issues but the solution is now very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is great and it's the biggest advantage of having any SaaS solution. We have all categories of customers and a mid-market enterprise board. Our client companies have users that range anywhere from 500 up to 5,000.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex at all and easy to handle. Customers have to familiarize themselves with the solution and try it out themselves. Deployment usually takes a couple of weeks although it depends on use cases and complexity. There may also be dependencies from the network side which can add to the deployment time.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Senior Network Engineer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Highly scalable, seemly conductivity, and simple setup
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Zscaler Private Access is we do not have to connect to a VPN, it is seamless. It is more convenient for us because we use one agent to cover the internet and VPN access."
- "Zscaler Private Access could improve by improving external access. If external parties want to access locally to my company's services, we need to onboard them into our domain, otherwise, it doesn't work. Additionally, if their company also has Zscaler Private Access, then it doesn't work. They need to log in with our domain ID, not their company ID."
What is our primary use case?
We use Zscaler Private Access to provide access to on-premise applications.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Zscaler Private Access is we do not have to connect to a VPN, it is seamless. It is more convenient for us because we use one agent to cover the internet and VPN access.
What needs improvement?
Zscaler Private Access could improve by improving external access. If external parties want to access locally to my company's services, we need to onboard them into our domain, otherwise, it doesn't work. Additionally, if their company also has Zscaler Private Access, then it doesn't work. They need to log in with our domain ID, not their company ID.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zscaler Private Access for approximately one and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Zscaler Private Access is good.
I rate the stability of Zscaler Private Access a five out of five.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Zscaler Private Access is scalable.
I rate the scalability of Zscaler Private Access a five out of five.
We have approximately 300 users using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used the support from Zscaler Private Access.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use FortiClient VPN in parallel with Zscaler Private Access.
How was the initial setup?
Zscaler Private Access's initial setup was simple. The total time for the implementation took one hour.
What about the implementation team?
We did the implementation of Zscaler Private Access with one person.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Zscaler Private Access an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Administrator at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Good web filtering and good internet security notifications with a nice interface
Pros and Cons
- "I like the web filtering capabilities."
- "I like the web filtering capabilities, which are very good, and it offers sound internet security notifications with a stable, scalable solution and an easy-to-use user interface."
- "Sometimes applications crash on some machines, and we’d like Zscaler to give us some information as to why that may have happened. We’d like more detailed reports."
- "Sometimes applications crash on some machines, and we’d like Zscaler to give us some information as to why that may have happened."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution primarily for security purposes. We are blocking other sites which are not SSL in our Indian organization.
We are refusing authorization for users to access unauthorized sites. We are blocking through Zscaler. It’s for web filtering.
How has it helped my organization?
Many of us are working from home, and we are still able to do the filtering of websites for our workers, wherever they are.
What is most valuable?
I like the web filtering capabilities. Those are very good.
It offers sound internet security notifications.
There aren’t too many bugs, and it is easy to debug when necessary.
There are good Outlook features available.
It is stable.
The scalability has been good.
I like the user interface.
What needs improvement?
I’m not sure if any features are lacking. I’m mostly happy with it. That said, I’m not familiar with every area of the product. I need to study it a bit more.
Sometimes applications crash on some machines, and we’d like Zscaler to give us some information as to why that may have happened. We’d like more detailed reports.
For how long have I used the solution?
We’ve been using the solution for two or three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It’s a stable product right now. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn’t crash or freeze. It’s reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It’s scalable. We can add to it. It’s easy to expand.
We have 3,000 to 5,000 users on the solution currently. It’s basically used by everyone in the organization.
How was the initial setup?
I wasn’t a part of the initial setup. I can’t speak to how it went or if it was easy or hard.
What other advice do I have?
I’m a consultant. However, I’m just an end-user of the solution.
I’d give the solution a ten out of ten. It is working fine for us.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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