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Six steps for effective public-sector cloud adoption in a post-COVID-19 world
Malware

Six steps for effective public-sector cloud adoption in a post-COVID-19 world

Australian and New Zealand governments urged to adopt comprehensive cybersecurity strategies as technology rapidly transforms the public sector.

By Budd Ilic • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Zscaler?
Public Cloud

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Zscaler?

Zscaler's cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and response to COVID-19 are discussed in TechDay's latest IT Jams interview.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
Why DX is not complete without a transformed security architecture
Network Infrastructure

Why DX is not complete without a transformed security architecture

A cloud-first strategy needs a reimagined security architecture to address new traffic patterns and security challenges, Silver Peak advises.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
SASE: what it is, and why you need to care
Data Protection

SASE: what it is, and why you need to care

Embraced by modern workplaces, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) shields against IT security challenges by securing data from device to destination.

By Scott Robertson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2020
Zscaler buys Edgewise, with its sight set on zero-trust
Multi-cloud

Zscaler buys Edgewise, with its sight set on zero-trust

The acquisition indicates Zscaler's path towards improving the security of east-west communication, as well as its quest to achieve a zero-trust environment.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020
Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems

COVID-19 may have changed the way many people work, but this doesn't have to mean companies must accept lower levels of security.

By Budd Ilic • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Zscaler appoints new ANZ channels head
Data Loss Prevention

Zscaler appoints new ANZ channels head

Based in Melbourne, Farrokhnia will be responsible for developing the Zscaler channel in line with the company's growth strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
Zscaler announces acquisition of Cloudneeti, doubling down on data protection
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Zscaler announces acquisition of Cloudneeti, doubling down on data protection

Zscaler plans to acquire Cloudneeti, a Cloud Security Posture Management firm, to enhance data protection on its Cloud Security Platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
All the winners from Microsoft's 20/20 security awards
Microsoft

All the winners from Microsoft's 20/20 security awards

Microsoft's Security 20/20 partner awards, recognising 16 security categories, celebrated global innovation amidst pandemic-related news.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020
Zscaler appoints Asia Pacific director of transformation strategy
Cybersecurity

Zscaler appoints Asia Pacific director of transformation strategy

Zscaler appoints Sudip Banerjee as its new Asia Pacific director of transformation strategy, as it expands its presence in the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Cybersecurity: why responsibility needs to extend beyond the IT department
Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity: why responsibility needs to extend beyond the IT department

In the era of digital transformation, organisations must extend cybersecurity responsibility beyond the IT department to tackle evolving threats effectively.

By Budd Ilic • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
Zscaler hones in on APAC & promises stronger regional presence
Cloud Security

Zscaler hones in on APAC & promises stronger regional presence

Zscaler's new Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) corporate sales director is on a mission to bring the company closer to Asia Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
Zscaler updates partner programme
Digital Transformation

Zscaler updates partner programme

Zscaler launches the Summit Partner Program, aiming to incentivise resellers and service providers with training and rewards based on technical expertise.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Malware targeting IoT devices skyrockets as transactions rise 1,500%
Malware

Malware targeting IoT devices skyrockets as transactions rise 1,500%

According to the report, Zscaler customers are generating more than 1 billion IoT transactions per month in the Zscaler cloud.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Successful cloud transformation requires collaboration on network strategy
Firewalls

Successful cloud transformation requires collaboration on network strategy

An organisation's security team must be invited to the table when a transformation project is in the early planning stages, Zscaler says.

By Budd Ilic • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Gartner names Zscaler Leader in secure web gateways
Cloud Security

Gartner names Zscaler Leader in secure web gateways

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
Why zero trust is the best security strategy for mobile computing - Zscaler
Malware

Why zero trust is the best security strategy for mobile computing - Zscaler

Zero trust network access is helping organisations address the protection problem posed by mobile computing and cloud-based applications.

By Budd Ilic • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Enterprises look to zero trust network access to thwart VPN attacks
Malware

Enterprises look to zero trust network access to thwart VPN attacks

78% of IT professionals plan to implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) following a rise in VPN attacks, according to Zscaler and Cybersecurity Insiders.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019

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