Zscaler Private Access

Score7.9 out of 10

22 Reviews and Ratings

What is Zscaler Private Access?

Zscaler Private Access™ (ZPA) gives users secure access to private apps and OT devices while enabling zero trust connectivity for workloads.

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Screenshot of how ZPA provides access for all users while minimizing the attack surface, eliminating lateral movement, and stopping zero day threats. A cloud native service, ZPA can be deployed in just hours to replace legacy remote access tools like VPNs and VDIs.

Network Analytics
Analyzes various data reports and logs (DNS, firewall, user data, security information etc.) to identify threats in a network.
Category average: 8.7
Automated Alerts and Reporting
Systems in place to automatically alert, report, or notify of issues that may need timely remediation.
Category average: 8.8
Continuous Verification
The ability to continuously validate users and services inside and outside a network before granting or keeping access to applications or data.
Category average: 9.2

Network Flow Control
Controls the flow of network traffic between assets using privilege restrictions to hide assets from unauthorized users.
Category average: 9.7
Network Data Encryption
Encrypting data so that only the network users with the proper privileges may see and access the data.
Category average: 9.6
Network Topology Mapping
The ability to map a network, in detail, to show performance metrics, device and software connections, and resource utilization.
Category average: 8.4

#1 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

23.2%

169 installations of 728

#2 most frequent

Manufacturing

14.4%

105 installations of 728

#3 most frequent

Information

11.1%

81 installations of 728

Loganathan Kandasamy

Network Manager Expert in Information Technology at CGI (1001-5000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Zscaler Private Access in our organization for Zero touch access to our enterprise application and the applications which we have hosted in the cloud.
Zscaler Private Access eliminate the legacy way of using VPN to access our Corpo applications.
This addresses the different methods to access our enterprise applications from office and from home thereby providing a unique experience to our employees irrespective of locations in the demanding hybrid environment now.

Pros

Zero touch access
Unique experience for accessing Enterprise applications irrespective of locations
Easier implementation of policies
Single pane of management

Cons

Better Diagnosis tool to have a consolidated view of logs in case of issues
Better support of IOS clients
More granular posture check.

Return on Investment

Reduction on IT overhead by eliminating typical hardware VPN infra
More of Opex than the classic CAPEX models for these kind of work
Seamless Hybrid work enablement

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Secure Access, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access and Ivanti Secure Unified Client

Other Software Used

PRTG Network Monitor, Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco Meraki Dashboard

Bob Nolan

Network Consultant in Engineering at Nationwide Insurance (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Zscaler to provide access to internal resources and to source our IP address, when needed, for legacy sites (SIPA). We replaced a VPN platform that was getting almost weekly security advisories.

Pros

Enables zero trust access to internal resources
Provides always-on connectivity.
Makes client upgrades a breeze.

Cons

Works well
I can't
think of anything

Return on Investment

I don't deal with the finances but have heard some complaints regarding the cost
Everything that Zscaler introduces comes with a price tag
A company needs to limit licenses to provide any kind of ROI

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Ivanti Connect Secure

Other Software Used

Zscaler Internet Access, Zscaler Digital Experience

Verified User

Engineer in Information Technology (5001-10,000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use it for both users on site and off site as a way to reach the internal applications of our environment. The tool provides some microsegmentation and also grants us insight into what and when users are connecting to applications. It also provides a consistent user experience that is based upon user roles rather than that of IP.

Pros

Microsegmentation
Scalability
Simplicity

Cons

Would prefer to do L7 filtering instead of L4
Would love to have a global find (how does this App Segment tie in everywhere)
Sometimes error messages don't really provide much information
PCAPs are the second step when traditionally that was the ace in the hole.

Return on Investment

It allows for allowing entire groups access to applications, allowing for consistent experiences between the teams.
Create a level of Microsegmentation organically in our environment where the only Microsegmentation done was at the network level. This goes to the user level to allow two users on the same network to have different levels of access
With onboarding - the growing pains of new applications makes onboarding new things to the environment slightly painful and a task that traditionally didn't require much network involvement very network dependent.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) and Zscaler Internet Access

Other Software Used

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series, Zscaler Internet Access, Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX), HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager, HPE Aruba Networking Switches, HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN

Verified User

Manager in Information Technology (5001-10,000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The software is solid, and we are seeing security features that other applications do not provide. The learning curve for us has been adapting from policy-based firewall access to application-based connections. The team has grown on it, but continues to work on doing a solid deployment. We have one-offs that require additional resources to function properly, such as Cisco voice applications.

Pros

Application security.
Access Security.
ZTNA
Identification.

Cons

More subcategories for access.
Custom made feasibility to take care of one offs.
Easier to use GUI.

Return on Investment

We ended up getting more licenses for the one offs which was not expected.
certificate renewal is automatic, making it easier for my team to manage.
It is still a bit behind in security tools compared to our previous tool.
struggles with URL filtering features.
We need a migration tool to ease deployment.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

Other Software Used

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series, Palo Alto Panorama, Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500)

Verified User

Program Manager in Information Technology (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We rely on and utilize Zscaler Private Access to establish secure, private and fast VPN connection to the corporate internal network. We have it enabled across the 28 countries we operate in and also across the vast population of external contractors. Here are few of the most frequent and useful utilizations of Zscaler Private Access that I'm aware about:
- To ensure fast, reliable and secure VPN access to the company internal network
- No direct external internet exposure to our 200+ corporate systems
- Allows employees to work from home

Pros

Allows strong cyber security corporate policies
Very reliable VPN application that operates at 100% efficiency
Very easy to be configured with friendly user interface

Cons

It would be quite useful if the end-user can change the available VPN country locations
No other areas for improvement are needed based on our company utilization of Zscaler Private Access
.

Return on Investment

Ensures compliance with local and EU regulations
Prevents unauthorized and verified access to the company private network
Constant stable and reliable access of corporate private network resources from any location

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Cisco AnyConnect and Citrix Secure Private Access

Other Software Used

Microsoft Dynamics 365, ServiceNow Now Platform, Workday Benefits, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Ardoq

Cisco AnyConnect

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, duplicate

Ivanti Secure Unified Client

Zscaler Private Access

What is Zscaler Private Access?

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Top Performing Features

Network Analytics

Automated Alerts and Reporting

Continuous Verification

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Network Flow Control

Network Data Encryption

Network Topology Mapping

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