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Zscaler, Inc.
FormerlySafeChannel, Inc.
Company typePublic
IndustryNetwork security,computer security,Internet security
Founded2007;17 years ago(2007)
Founders
HeadquartersSan Jose, California,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
RevenueIncreaseUS$2.17 billion(2024)
Negative increaseUS$−121 million(2024)
Negative increaseUS$−58 million(2024)
Total assetsIncreaseUS$4.70 billion(2024)
Total equityIncreaseUS$1.27 billion(2024)
Number of employees
7,348 (2024)
ASN
Websitewww.zscaler.comEdit this at Wikidata
Footnotes / references
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Zscaler, Inc.(/ˈziːˌskeɪlər/) is an Americancloud securitycompany based inSan Jose, California.The company offers cloud-based services to protect enterprise networks and data.[3]

History

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Zscaler was founded in 2007 byJay Chaudhryand K. Kailash.[4]The company launched its cybersecurity platform in 2008.[5]In August 2012, Zscaler secured $38 million in funding frominvestors.[6]The company's second funding round, led byTPG Capital,raised $100 million in August 2015.[7]In March 2018, the company had aninitial public offering(IPO) in which it raised $192 million.[8][9]The company is traded on theNasdaqusing the symbol ZS.[10]Zscaler stock was added to theNasdaq-100index on December 17, 2021.[11]

Zero Trust Exchange

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Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange platform features cyberthreat protection, data protection, zero trust connectivity, and business analytics.[12]It was first announced at Zenith Live in June 2023.[13]

In January 2024, the company announced Zscaler Zero Trust SASE, enabling it to offer its first single-vendor SASE.[14]It is built on the company's AI-powered SSE platform to securely connect users, locations, and cloud services through its Zero Trust Exchange.[15]It also offers a cloud-based cybersecurity platform, Zscaler Internet Access.[16]

Acquisitions

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Zscaler acquired the AI and machine-learning technology of TrustPath in August 2018; the browser security company Appsulate for $13 million in May 2019; cloud security posture management startup Cloudneeti in April 2020; and microsegmentation firm Edgewise Networks in May 2020.[17]The company purchased cybersecurity startup Trustdome in April 2021;[18]Indian cybersecurity startup Smokescreen Technologies in May 2021;[19]and cloud security firm ShiftRight for $25.6 million in September 2022.[20]

On February 14, 2023, Zscaler announced it would acquire Israeli application security company Canonic, a company focused on protecting against attacks that target software as a service.[21]In March 2024, the company acquired Israel-based data security startup Avalor, which uses AI to analyze data in search of identifying security vulnerabilities, for $310 million;[22]andnetwork segmentationstartup Airgap Network, for an undisclosed amount.[23]

References

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  1. ^"ZScaler Hires CFO with IPO Experience".Wall Street Journal. 10 February 2017.Retrieved22 May2017.
  2. ^"Zscaler, Inc. FY 2023 Annual Report (Form 10-K)".U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.2023-09-14.
  3. ^Haft, Brad (February 27, 2014)."The top 5 cybersecurity companies in the United States".Fortune.
  4. ^Brodkin, Jon."10 start-ups to watch in '09".Network World.Retrieved2022-01-31.
  5. ^Lin, Belle (February 10, 2023)."Security Gets Blended With Corporate Networks in New Cloud Platforms".The Wall Street Journal.
  6. ^Messmer, Ellen (2012-08-30)."Cloud security company Zscaler attracts $38 million in funding".Network World.Retrieved2022-01-31.
  7. ^Kuchler, Hannah (August 3, 2015)."Cyber security start-up Zscaler nets $100m in round led by TPG".Financial Times.
  8. ^Deagon, Brian (March 16, 2018)."Zscaler IPO Doubles In Debut After Pricing Above Range, Raising $192 Million".Investor's Business Daily.
  9. ^Barinka, Alex (April 4, 2018)."Zscaler Rebuffed Takeover Offers Before 2018 IPO".Bloomberg News.
  10. ^Ray, Tiernan (March 16, 2018)."Zscaler Doubles in IPO: Nice Day for Tech Vet Chaudhry".Barron's.
  11. ^Zacks, Justin (2021-12-10)."Airbnb, Lucid and Zscaler added to Nasdaq 100 tech benchmark".Bloomberg News.
  12. ^"The 4 pillars of the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange".cio.com.RetrievedAugust 15,2024.
  13. ^"Cloud security leader Zscaler bets on generative AI as future of zero trust".venturebeat.com.RetrievedAugust 15,2024.
  14. ^"Zscaler CEO: Palo Alto Networks' New Bundling Strategy Will 'Unravel Over Time'".crn.com.RetrievedAugust 15,2024.
  15. ^"Zscaler's single-vendor zero-trust SASE brings a new approach to an old problem".siliconangle.com.RetrievedAugust 15,2024.
  16. ^"Zscaler Data Protection Frequently Replacing Symantec".crn.com.RetrievedAugust 15,2024.
  17. ^"Zscaler Buys Application Security Startup Edgewise Networks".crn.com.RetrievedAugust 15,2024.
  18. ^"Zscaler Buys Startup Trustdome To Control Cloud Permissions".crn.com.RetrievedAugust 15,2024.
  19. ^"Zscaler acquires Mumbai-based cybersecurity startup Smokescreen Technologies".economictimes.com.RetrievedAugust 15,2024.
  20. ^"Zscaler Acquires ShiftRight To Boost Its Cloud Security Offerings".crn.com.RetrievedAugust 15,2024.
  21. ^"Zscaler To Acquire Canonic Security To Thwart SaaS Attacks".crn.com.RetrievedAugust 15,2024.
  22. ^Roof, Katie (March 14, 2024)."Zscaler Buys Israeli AI-Enhanced Data Security Startup Avalor".Bloomberg News.
  23. ^Alspach, Kyle (April 11, 2024)."Zscaler To Acquire Network Segmentation Startup Airgap".CRN.
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