Zscaler (ZS) Announces New Zero-Trust Security Solution
Zscaler ZS recently announced that it has collaborated with CrowdStrike CRWD and Imprivata to provide a zero-trust security solution that is specifically designed for healthcare organizations. This solution will cover devices as well as the cloud.
Healthcare institutions now need enhanced cybersecurity to protect patient data from ransomware threats. They require stronger security measures beyond the simple username and password verification used in legacy network security.
This new solution, incorporating the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform, Imprivata Digital Identity Platform and the CrowdStrike Falcon, will provide an added layer of security for both internal and external users. With this collaboration, Zscaler will have access to Imprivata context and can leverage the CrowdStrike Falcon Zero Trust Assessment (ZTA) score through which it can control access to applications with adaptive and risk-based policies.
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Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange makes applications hidden from the Internet, similar to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). However, it is different from regular VPNs because it constantly checks and approves users and devices for specific authorized apps, whereas VPNs authenticate users once and connect them to the network.
The CrowdStrike Falcon ZTA Score delivers instant security and compliance assessments, offering users a unified metric to evaluate the overall status of their security.
The Imprivata Digital Identity Platform ensures secure digital access for users, allowing them to authenticate their identity when accessing applications and data. Imprivata Context is a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-authorized secure communication platform for healthcare professionals and patients and is accessible across various devices.
The integration of all these platforms will ensure the enforcement of a shared workstation policy for multiple users, a zero trust security framework to protect patient data and compliance with HIPAA and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health policies for the visibility, threat protection and traceability of healthcare data.
Zscaler Benefits From a Robust Product Portfolio
Shares of ZScaler have risen by 38.6% year to date compared with the Computer and Technology Sector’s increase of 38.1% in the same time frame.
The company is capitalizing on the shift of IT leaders toward Zero Trust Architecture. ZS has experienced a significant increase in demand for its Zscaler for Users offerings, which include solutions, such as Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), Zscaler Data Experience (ZDX) and data protection.
Zscaler is also gaining momentum in workload protection, driven by ZIA and ZPA, which primarily contributed to the 37% year-over-year growth in customers with an Annual Recurring Revenue exceeding $1 million in fourth-quarter fiscal 2023.
Furthermore, the company has been witnessing a surge in demand for its newer products, such as Zscaler for Workloads and ZDX. These two products accounted for approximately 18% of ZS’ new business in the fiscal 2023.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Zscaler and CrowdStrike carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) each. Shares of ZS and CRWD have rallied 38.5% and 57.2%, respectively, year to date.
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