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Gartner names Zscaler Leader in secure web gateways
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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Cloud security company Zscaler has announced it was named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways for the ninth year in a row.

The report, which evaluated 11 vendors based on their ability to execute and their completeness of vision, positioned Zscaler furthest in completeness of vision and highest in the ability to execute.

“Zscaler was built for the cloud, and we are dedicated to continued innovation so that our customers have a holistic way to securely navigate their cloud transformation,” says Zscaler founder and CEO Jay Chaudhry.

“We believe our placement in the Gartner Magic Quadrant is a validation of our cloud approach and evidence that a unified security platform-as-a-service enables cloud-first transformation for modern organisations.

The Zscaler platform processes more than 70 billion transactions and detects approximately 100 million threats per day across 185 countries.

Zscaler serves thousands of organisations in all major industries, including more than 400 of the Forbes Global 2000.

Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is a cloud security service that aims to transform networks by delivering cloud-based internet and web security that scales to all users, regardless of location.

Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) delivers on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) by enabling secure access to applications without connecting users to the network or exposing applications to the internet.

ZIA and ZPA are both FedRAMP Authorised.

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About Zscaler

Zscaler aims to enable organisations to securely transform their networks and applications for a mobile and cloud-first world.

Its flagship services create fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network.

Zscaler services are 100 percent cloud-delivered and aim to offer simplicity, enhanced security, and improved user experience compared to traditional appliances.

Used in more than 185 countries, Zscaler operates a multi-tenant distributed cloud security platform, protecting thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss.