Zscaler

Zscaler

Cloud-based cybersecurity and security services

About Zscaler

Simplify's Rating
Why Zscaler is rated
A-
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Cybersecurity

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$148.8M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2008

Overview

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Zscaler provides cloud-based information security services, focusing on internet, web, and cloud security. Its platform functions as a secure gateway that inspects all internet traffic between users and applications, ensuring that threats are identified and stopped before they can access a client's network. This service is offered through a subscription model, allowing large enterprises and government organizations to select the level of security that meets their needs. Zscaler differentiates itself from competitors by offering a strong partner program that enhances market reach and provides partners with training and resources. The company's goal is to support secure digital transformation for its clients as they adopt cloud and mobile-first strategies.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zscaler's FY/25 guidance revision indicates strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The partnership with Bharti Airtel expands Zscaler's market presence in India.
  • Hiring Bob Joachim strengthens Zscaler's U.S. government partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging cybersecurity firms may erode Zscaler's market share.
  • Technological advancements could outpace Zscaler's innovation capabilities.
  • CFO retirement may lead to financial instability during the transition.

What makes Zscaler unique

  • Zscaler offers a 100% cloud-based security platform, eliminating on-premise hardware needs.
  • The company is a Gartner magic quadrant leader for secure web gateways.
  • Zscaler's platform inspects all internet traffic, ensuring comprehensive threat detection.

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Funding

Total Funding

$148.8M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Supportive parental & family leave

On-demand learning & development

Company-sponsored volunteering

Global tuition assistance program

Guilt-free paid time off

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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DQ Channels
Feb 17th, 2025
Zscaler Appoints Anurup Singhal as Head of India Commercial Business

Zscaler appoints Anurup Singhal as Head of India Commercial Business.

VentureBeat
Dec 30th, 2024
Forrester On Cybersecurity Budgeting: 2025 Will Be The Year Of Ciso Fiscal Accountability

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More. With 90% of cybersecurity and risk leaders predicting they’ll see budget increases in 2025, many are facing a new era of accountability, with boards wanting to see solid returns on cybersecurity investments.That’s an elusive expectation to deliver on, given that 35.9% of a typical CISO’s budget is going for software. Knowing if, how, when and under what conditions a given cybersecurity software investment delivers a hard-number-based ROI is not easy to do, and such numbers of hard to prove.Clear budget wins do exist, though. They start with automating security operations center (SOC) workflows that are overwhelming analysts with too many conflicting alerts. Automating an endpoint detection and response system is one good place to start, with the goal of reducing alert fatigue in SOCs so analysts can focus on more complex threats and intrusion attempts

MarketBeat
Dec 6th, 2024
Washington Harbour Partners LP Invests $1.97 Million in Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS)

Washington Harbour Partners LP invests $1.97 million in Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS).

Investing.com
Dec 3rd, 2024
Zscaler's FY/25 guidance revised upward, reinforcing RBC's Outperform rating

In addition to the financial updates, Zscaler announced the upcoming retirement of their Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Canessa.

MarketBeat
Nov 19th, 2024
LMR Partners LLP Invests $1.79 Million in Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS)

LMR Partners LLP invests $1.79 million in Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS).

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