Zscaler Launches Security Assessment Program for Organizations Navigating SolarWinds Cyberattack

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Zscaler, a leader in cloud security, has launched a Security Assessment Program to address the SolarWinds supply-chain attack. This program aims to help organizations assess their security posture and adapt to recommended best practices.

Utilizing its Zero Trust Exchange Platform, Zscaler enhances enterprise security by minimizing the attack surface and preventing lateral movement of threats. The program features expert guidance, including security audits, workload protection guidance, and the implementation of best practices. This initiative seeks to strengthen defenses against incidents like SUNBURST.

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• Launch of the Security Assessment Program to help organizations assess their security posture.
• Increased visibility into enterprise internet traffic with Zscaler's cloud security platform.
• Expert guidance and support to implement best practices for enhancing security.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced a security assessment program designed to help organizations assess the SolarWinds supply-chain attack, analyze potential impact on their organization, and inform adherence to Zscaler’s recommended best practices.

The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform modernizes enterprise security with a breakthrough approach that reduces the attack surface, prevents attackers from moving freely across the organizations, and stops command-and-control activity to limit the impact of SUNBURST and other supply chain attacks. Zscaler’s in-line cloud security platform delivers the industry’s most comprehensive visibility into enterprise internet traffic, processing over 150 billion daily requests, to power up prevention against threats like SUNBURST.

The Zscaler Security Assessment is designed to help organizations gain immediate visibility into their security posture and provide expert guidance and hands-on support to protect their enterprise. An assessment can be requested here: https://www.zscaler.com/solarwinds-cyberattack.

"SolarWinds will be remembered as a historic cybersecurity event. It highlights that as organizations embrace digital transformation, they have increased exposure to risk if they rely on traditional approaches to security,” said Jay Chaudhry, CEO, Chairman, and Founder, Zscaler. “Zscaler is leading the way to transform legacy network security to a  zero trust architecture where you securely connect people and applications. As a trusted advisor, we help our customers and partners securely protect themselves from the threat activity today, and the attacks of tomorrow.”  

The Zscaler Security Assessment Program brings together security experts to educate organizations on the attack, guide them through Zscaler’s recommended best practices, and offer hands-on expertise to implement best practices. Via this program, our security experts will:

• Provide best practices for securing workload to Internet traffic, including inspection of SSL/TLS encrypted traffic.
• Perform a security policy audit to ensure organizations adhere to recommended best practices for protection.
• Offer guidance on reducing attack surface and limiting the impact of lateral movement with a zero trust architecture.
• Provide hands-on implementation of recommended best practices by security experts.

To learn more about the Zscaler Security Assessment Program please visit  https://www.zscaler.com/solarwinds-cyberattack.

To read the Trust Advisory notice on the SolarWinds Cyberattacks, please visit https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/zscaler-coverage-solarwinds-cyberattacks-and-fireeye-red-team-tools-theft. 

About Zscaler
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across more than 150 data centers globally, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

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Media Contact:
Natalia Wodecki
Global PR Director
Zscaler, Inc.
415.694.9413
nwodecki@zscaler.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Bill Choi, CFA
ir@zscaler.com

FAQ

What is Zscaler's Security Assessment Program?

Zscaler's Security Assessment Program is designed to help organizations evaluate their security posture and adhere to best practices in response to the SolarWinds supply-chain attack.

How does Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange Platform work?

Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange Platform secures enterprise networks by minimizing the attack surface and preventing threats from moving laterally across systems.

What are the key features of the Security Assessment Program?

The program offers security audits, guidance on workload protection, and hands-on implementation of security best practices.

Why is the SolarWinds cyberattack significant?

The SolarWinds attack is a historic cybersecurity event that highlighted vulnerabilities in traditional security approaches during digital transformation.

How many daily requests does Zscaler's platform process?

Zscaler processes over 150 billion daily requests to enhance security against cyber threats.