Zscaler Partners with Google to Provide Advanced Zero Trust Security for Data Protection

Bengaluru – May 14, 2024 – Zscaler Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), a leading cloud security provider, has teamed up with Google to introduce a joint zero-trust architecture featuring Chrome Enterprise. This collaboration combines Zscaler Private Access™ (ZPA) for secure access to private applications with Chrome Enterprise Premium’s advanced threat and data protection capabilities. Together, they offer unparalleled cybersecurity to defend users against malware, phishing, and sophisticated attacks targeting private applications.

In today’s cloud-centric workplace, browsers are crucial gateways to sensitive data and are frequent targets for cyber threats. With risks like phishing, malware, and data breaches on the rise, adopting a zero-trust architecture alongside Google Chrome Enterprise Premium provides the most secure browsing experience for enterprises.

Enterprises leveraging Chrome Enterprise Premium with Zscaler Private Access gain several advantages:

– Secure Zero Trust Access to Private Apps: Zscaler Private Access ensures secure access to private applications by concealing them behind the Zero Trust Exchange. It connects users directly to applications, minimizing the attack surface and preventing lateral threat movement.

– Streamlined Management and Data Protection: Chrome Enterprise Premium offers centralized control over browser settings, extensions, and data loss prevention (DLP) functions. This complements Zscaler’s data protection measures across various endpoints, email, SaaS (Software as a Service), and the cloud.

– Enhanced User Experience: Employees enjoy a familiar and user-friendly browsing experience while benefiting from robust security. This joint solution empowers users to work securely from any location and on any managed device, enhancing flexibility and productivity.

Dhawal Sharma, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Zscaler, emphasized the simplicity and effectiveness of this collaboration in providing customers with top-notch security without added complexity. Mayank Upadhyay, VP Engineering at Google Cloud Security, highlighted the alignment between Zscaler and Google’s vision for a zero-trust model, offering browser-based threat and data protection through Chrome Enterprise Premium.

Recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge (SSE), Zscaler safeguards numerous customers worldwide from cyber threats and data breaches. With its Zero Trust Exchange™ platform distributed across over 150 data centers globally, Zscaler remains at the forefront of cloud security.