Zscaler increases partnerships to accelerate network and security
transformation for enterprises worldwide
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 26, 2018--
Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today
announced at the Zenith
Live user conference in Las Vegas that it has broadened its partner
ecosystem to include new SD-WAN and security partners, arming mutual
customers with integrated solutions to drive secure cloud
transformation. Zscaler™ also announced new and enhanced Application
Program Interfaces (API) integrations from current and new partners. By
building these partnerships and programs, Zscaler can offer its
customers an expanding array of solutions that advance their cloud-first
initiatives.
Fueling branch transformation with additional SD-WAN partner
integrations
Zscaler has expanded its SD-WAN partner ecosystem with the addition of
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, CloudGenix, LANCOM Systems,
and 128 Technology. As enterprises adopt cloud-enabled architectures and
deploy cloud applications and services, routing and securing internet
traffic presents a significant challenge. Since hub-and-spoke
architectures cannot meet the unique demands of the cloud, many
enterprises are turning to SD-WAN to optimize branch-traffic routing,
reduce backhauling, and establish local internet breakouts. SD-WAN
providers and their customers recognize that the Zscaler Cloud Security
Platform is the best architectural fit for securing SD-WAN–enabled
networks.
Enhanced integrations provide flexible deployment and management
options in securing SD-WAN
In addition to the expansion of the SD-WAN ecosystem, Zscaler partners
are enhancing their solutions by providing more flexibility for
customers and addressing their unique networking and security needs.
Silver Peak has added new capabilities for seamless connectivity through
SD-WAN GRE and IPsec tunnels, providing customers with more deployment
choices.
“Silver Peak is one of the few vendors we work with that innovates based
on our business requirements,” said Dan Morgan, IT Operations Director
of Nuffield Health. “Silver Peak gives us the flexibility to choose the
connectivity that delivers the performance we need. Together with
Zscaler, they have made our cloud transformation faster, more secure,
and easier than we could’ve imagined.”
Other SD-WAN partners are implementing API integration with Zscaler to
enable zero-touch branch provisioning. On Tuesday, June 26, at Zscaler’s
user conference, Zenith
Live, Riverbed will demonstrate one-click integration with Riverbed
SteelConnect and the Zscaler Cloud Security Platform. This service
automates the creation of secure IPsec tunnels that steer all
internet-destined traffic to Zscaler for advanced inspection and
protection of enterprise data.
“API integration allows us to offer our customers a fast and easy way to
secure their internet breakouts by automatically directing all internet
traffic to the nearest Zscaler node, which minimizes latency and
maximizes security,” said Paul O’Farrell, Senior Vice President and
General Manager of Riverbed’s Cloud Infrastructure Business Unit. “A
single click enables the integration of Zscaler into the app-defined
policy and orchestration engine of SteelConnect and allows an enterprise
to set up a secure network across hundreds or thousands of sites
quickly, and deliver greater agility and performance to the business.”
In addition to the aforementioned companies, Zscaler has SD-WAN
partnerships with Aryaka, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Citrix, FatPipe
Networks, InfoVista, Nuage Networks from Nokia, Talari Networks, and
VeloCloud, now part of VMware (NSX SD-WAN).
Streamlining security operations by collaborating with best-in-class
security partners
Zscaler’s security ecosystem improves the effectiveness of threat
mitigation techniques. It facilitates interoperability and streamlines
the integration of best-of-breed security products in complex customer
environments.
Several security partners have launched API integrations with Zscaler to
provide advanced security automation. Phantom, now a part of Splunk and
a leader in Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and
Anomali, a leading Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP), are new to the
Zscaler security partner program.
Examples of API integration use cases, which will be showcased at Zenith
Live, include:
- Okta integration with the Zscaler service is compliant with the System
Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) industry standard, and
enhances the existing Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
identity-based policy enforcement by automating the deprovisioning of
users, and thereby reducing TCO and risk.
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McAfee Skyhigh Security Cloud integration with Zscaler CASB API
provides closed-loop integrations to automate cloud governance.
Zscaler automatically enforces policies to block usage of risky cloud
apps as defined within the McAfee Skyhigh Security Cloud.
-
Phantom’s integration with Zscaler allows for the automation of
incident response processes to ensure risk management is both
effective and timely.
-
Anomali integration enables customer-specific threat intelligence to
be used effectively and automatically along with Zscaler URL filtering
and bulk URL recategorization, to proactively defend against targeted
attacks.
Together, Zscaler and its partners are delivering comprehensive
solutions that protect enterprises far more effectively than solutions
available from any single vendor.
Supporting quotes from new SD-WAN partners:
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company: “Implementing security
policies that deliver a seamless experience for branch users accessing
the Internet and SaaS applications has historically been a challenge for
IT because of the complexity of VLANs and access control in dynamic
environments,” said Michael Tennefoss, Aruba’s Vice President of
Strategic Partnerships. “Working in collaboration with Zscaler we’ve
addressed these issues with features like IKEv2-based traffic tunneling,
context-aware user role-based redirection, and deep packet inspection of
Zscaler tunnels including Internet-bound flows based on configured
policy. And we’ve accomplished this with minimal latency by tunneling
branch Internet-bound traffic via the closest Internet exit to Zscaler’s
data centers. The result is a best-in-class user experience with
flexible policy-based security that can be easily set-up, managed, and
modified without burdening IT.”
CloudGenix: “With AppFabric, customers are empowered with agility to
operate and manage their WAN using business terms, enabling transparent
deployment of Internet connectivity, confident integration of cloud and
SaaS, and the best application experience possible to drive productivity
as well as new, immersive customer experiences,” said Vijay Sagar, VP of
Product Management. “We’re ecstatic to partner with Zscaler to bring a
consistent security and threat prevention perimeter to every location in
the enterprise. AppFabric and Zscaler combined provides customers with
the most agile, secure WAN architecture available today.”
LANCOM Systems: “We are excited to team up with Zscaler in securing WAN
connections of today’s cloud-first, globally distributed enterprises by
providing a secure software-defined perimeter for local internet
breakouts,” said Christian Schallenberg, LANCOM CTO and Member of the
Management Board. “LANCOM enables SDN across all active components in a
network, i.e. routers and gateways (WAN), switches (LAN) and Wi-Fi
access points, via one single, central platform: the LANCOM Management
Cloud. This hyper-integrated approach allows enterprise customers to
benefit from material cost and time reductions in setting up, managing
and monitoring even the most complex network architectures, whilst
gaining maximum agility.”
128 Technology: “As enterprises move their applications and
infrastructure to the cloud, they are increasingly hampered by
antiquated, overburdened, hardware-centric approaches to routing,” said
Andy Ory, CEO of 128 Technology. “Enterprises need a fundamentally
different approach, relying on service-centric networks that are more
secure and help drive business growth. Partnering with Zscaler gives us
an opportunity to reach a broad range of enterprises that are turning to
SD-WAN-enabled networks and seek an integrated solution to securely move
their business to the cloud, while saving bandwidth from tunneling
overhead.”
Supporting quotes from security partners:
Anomali: “Anomali gives enterprises visibility into the threats
targeting their environments, understanding those threats, and knowing
clearly how to respond,” stated Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Njemanze.
“By combining this insight with Zscaler’s award winning product suite,
this partnership will enhance an organization’s current security
posture. We are excited to partner with Zscaler to bring positive change
to the ever-changing security landscape.”
McAfee: “At McAfee, we aim to create a world where security accelerates
business. To realize the business innovation and growth offered by the
cloud, companies need to make sure that their data in any cloud service
is secure. The API integration of McAfee Skyhigh Security Cloud with
Zscaler will enable customers to protect their data in any cloud service
by gaining comprehensive and granular visibility into cloud usage and
risk and automating the enforcement of granular governance policies,”
said Rajiv Gupta, Senior Vice President of the Cloud Security Business
Unit, McAfee.
Okta: “Security in today’s increasingly mobile and cloud world means
connecting the right user, to the right application, at the right time.
By working closely with Zscaler, our joint customers can readily
mobilize their users to accomplish their missions with seamless
collaboration and best-in-breed security,” said Ernesto Tey, Vice
President, Global Strategic Alliances, Okta.
Zscaler quote:
“We are excited about welcoming these leaders into Zscaler’s expanded
partner ecosystem and our continued innovation with existing partners,”
said Punit Minocha, VP of business and corporate development. “This
growth is a testament to the recognition from customers and partners
that Zscaler is an essential vendor in enterprise networking, and our
collaboration with industry-leading solutions enables us to provide
proven and certified solutions that meet specific customer needs.”
Zenith Live
Information on the conference agenda and keynote speakers can be found here. Information
on the streaming sessions of the keynote and general sessions can be
found here.
About Zscaler
Zscaler enables the world’s leading organizations to securely transform
their networks and applications for a mobile and cloud-first world. Its
flagship services, Zscaler Internet Access™ and Zscaler Private Access™,
create fast, secure connections between users and applications,
regardless of device, location, or network. Zscaler services are 100%
cloud delivered and offer the simplicity, enhanced security, and
improved user experience that traditional appliances or hybrid solutions
are unable to match. Used in more than 185 countries, Zscaler operates a
multi-tenant, distributed cloud security platform that protects
thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss. Learn more at zscaler.com or
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