Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) is a cloud-based solution focused on secure, seamless remote access. It operates without VPN, effectively addressing security challenges and enhancing productivity by connecting users directly to applications.
ZPA is designed for secure access, eliminating the need for network access with its zero-trust model, which restricts users to applications they are authorized to access. By moving away from VPN dependencies, businesses can ensure improved security with less complexity and faster connection times. ZPA is optimal for organizations looking to enhance remote workforce efficiency while maintaining robust security measures.
What are Zscaler Private Access's notable features?ZPA has found significant applications in industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, where data security and compliance are critical. Its zero-trust approach is particularly beneficial in environments dealing with sensitive information, ensuring secure and streamlined remote access while keeping compliance costs manageable.
We do not manage the vendor machines. We provide them with a passwordless solution. Multiple tenants are enabled on the vendor's machines from their organizations. Accordingly, they connect to both Zscaler and their own environment. We provide limited access to servers and use privileged remote access or browser access when needed.
Zscaler Private Access helps by resolving network choke issues, allowing application access from public networks without needing to integrate with internal networks. We provide browser and privileged remote access for vendors without managing their machines. The deployment of app connectors through MLA eliminates duplicate rules and policies.
One area for improvement is setting posture profiles for vendor machines. It's not yet enabled by Zscaler, however, it is in the pipeline.
I have been working with Zscaler Private Access for more than six or seven years.
Due to posture setting issues, I rate the stability as eight out of ten.
Scalability is ten out of ten as it's effective and expansive.
Customer service and support are rated seven or eight out of ten, needing improvement in quality and response time.
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The setup process is simple if approached appropriately. It involves understanding use cases, reviewing customer feedback, and planning project execution geolocation-wise.
Although the solution is costly, its features justify the price for securing the organization from various access types. Competitors with lower pricing exist.
Netskope is a competitor product to Zscaler.
Overall, I rate Zscaler Private Access as nine out of ten.
The solution is more suitable for enterprise-level companies because of its cost.
