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Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange

7.9 /10

What is Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange?

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and users work from anywhere, the hub-and-spoke networks and perimeter security we once relied on—VPNs and firewalls—fail to provide strong cyber and data protection and deliver poor user experience. Stretching your network like this enables cybercriminals to attack and compromise sensitive data.

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Awards & Recognition

Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange won the following awards in the Secure Access Service Edge category

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4 Top Rated Capabilities

4 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023

4 Top Rated Capabilities

6 Top Rated Features

2023

Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Ratings

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94 Likeliness to Recommend

89 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+83 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange?

0% Negative

0% Neutral

100% Positive

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy
Fair

Cons

Vendor's Interest First

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Zero Trust

Enablement for Security Teams

Network Sandboxes

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)

Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS

SD-WAN

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)

Data Analytics / BI / AI

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 84

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

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Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Reviews

Siddharth B.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2024

Great Security, Needs Enhanced Integration & AI

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange from other similar products?

Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange differentiates itself from other similar products with its cloud-native architecture, which ensures scalability and flexibility without traditional hardware. It provides end-to-end security by inspecting all traffic, including SSL, in real-time to prevent threats. Its seamless integration with cloud services and applications enables secure, direct access without relying on a VPN. Additionally, Zscaler offers comprehensive visibility and control over user activity, enhancing security and compliance.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange is its cloud-native architecture. This design allows for seamless scalability and flexibility, eliminating the need for traditional hardware. It enables secure, direct access to applications and services from anywhere, enhancing both security and user experience.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange is the complexity of integrating it with some third-party tools. The integration process can be challenging and time-consuming, potentially requiring additional expertise and resources to achieve optimal functionality and interoperability.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend thoroughly assessing your organization's current infrastructure and security needs before implementing Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange. Ensure you have adequate resources and expertise for the integration process, particularly if you rely heavily on specific third-party tools or have complex IT environments. Consider conducting a pilot or proof of concept to evaluate how well the product aligns with your security and operational requirements. Additionally, leverage Zscaler's support and training resources to maximize the benefits of the platform and ensure successful deployment.

Pros

Reliable
Efficient Service
Effective Service
Inspires Innovation

Veeresh P.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2024

Fantastic Product but veryCostly

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange from other similar products?

1] Zscaler is the full Gartner Magic quadrant leader and many big organizations likes Zscaler than other Tools. 2] Zscaler provides features which are next-level and are constantly upgrading by adding new features 3] Zscaler has their unique partner portal which helps their partners with Learning and Guidance and Training.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

1] Their unique set of Features as well as this tool is like specifically designed for Security Analysts and Internal Adminstrators. who report to CISOs. As the Service Providers we have got feedback from the Clients that they like this product for Security Service Edge Products.

What do you dislike most about this product?

1] They do not have a single centralized product. it would help if there was a single centralized Solution for the Security Features such as SWG, ZTNA, CASB, DLP, CSPM etc.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

1] if you have a considerable budget and high money then you must definitely buy this product as well as don't forget to ask for their Partner Portal access for the Training and Learning purposes.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Cons

Vendor's Interest First
Vendor Friendly Policies
Less Generous

Maria Lorena R.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Finance
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2022

Confidential tasks are easier with ZScaler

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange from other similar products?

The security policies are adaptable depending on your role, position or department, so it allows to have access at specific tools, Apps, or navigation as needed.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

How flexible it is

What do you dislike most about this product?

I can't think about something in particular

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It is great, please try it out

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange

What is Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange?

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Awards & Recognition

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Ratings

94 Likeliness to Recommend

89 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+83 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange?

Pros

Cons

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Zero Trust Provides features that enable a zero trust architecture, including device authentication and user contextual risk based authentication.

Enablement for Security Teams Enablement for Security to know the layers of protection deployed and not just rely on the carrier to only provide the connection.

Network Sandboxes Sandboxes are used to safely execute suspicious code without risking harm to the host device or network.

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) Separate your users' web browsing activity from the local network and its infrastructure, preventing browser-based attacks on the network.

Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS Organizations may want to migrate away from traditional MPLS and leverage a platform to provision convergence and flexibility regarding deployment of security.

SD-WAN Separates the data and control plane from its hardware, virtualizing the network.

Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Protects corporate users and networks from web-based malware, controls employee behavior on the Internet, and helps prevent data loss.

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Intermediary between an organization's users and one or more cloud services, allowing the enforcement of certain types of security policies in the cloud.

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Provides protective capabilities that leverage effective web request inspection prior to reaching the API such as Next-Gen WAF, RASP, DDoS etc.

Data Analytics / BI / AI Integration of capability to mine data from incoming sources (SIEM, logs, vulnerability tools, threat databases, etc) in real-time and apply rules.

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) Next-generation firewall capabilities that include web filtering, advanced threat protection, intrusion prevention system, and Domain Name System security.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

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Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Reviews

Siddharth B.

Great Security, Needs Enhanced Integration & AI

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Veeresh P.

Fantastic Product but veryCostly

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Maria Lorena R.

Confidential tasks are easier with ZScaler

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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