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Zscaler Inc. is a U.S.-based technology company specializing in cloud security and network-protection services designed to secure users, devices, and applications regardless of location, leveraging a zero-trust architecture.
The company provides security as a service (SaaS), replacing traditional hardware-based network security with scalable, cloud-native solutions.
Its business model emphasizes virtualized cybersecurity, enabling organizations to migrate IT operations to the cloud with reduced risk and enhanced performance. Zscaler integrates automation, artificial intelligence, and real-time traffic inspection to deliver continuous protection across corporate environments.
The company operates globally, serving clients across multiple industries, particularly large enterprises implementing cloud transformation, remote-work structures, and modernized digital infrastructures. Its core offerings include Secure Web Gateway, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), data-protection tools, and real-time threat prevention.
Zscaler’s portfolio has expanded to cover data-loss prevention, cloud-application visibility, multi-cloud integrations, and edge-security capabilities. Its architecture reduces single points of failure, eliminates reliance on physical appliances, and centralizes policy enforcement across distributed networks.
Key market factors influencing performance include the rise of cyber threats, accelerated cloud adoption, global regulatory pressure on data privacy, the expansion of remote and hybrid workforces, and the increasing demand for flexible and scalable cybersecurity solutions.
Zscaler Inc. shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker ZS.
History and when Zscaler Inc. was created
Zscaler Inc. was founded in 2008 in the United States with the mission of redesigning enterprise network security for the cloud era. Since its inception, the company has transformed the cybersecurity landscape, promoting cloud-based, service-driven security models in place of traditional firewall infrastructures.
In its early years, Zscaler focused on building scalable cloud-security platforms that attracted organizations shifting to more flexible, distributed IT architectures. This approach enabled the company to grow rapidly and build a strong international customer base.
Throughout the 2010s, the company expanded globally, formed strategic partnerships, and enhanced capabilities such as traffic inspection, ZTNA, cloud-application protection, and threat-intelligence integration. These advancements strengthened its presence across industries including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.
In 2018, Zscaler completed its initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange, gaining access to capital for technological expansion, acquisitions, and broader global penetration. The IPO marked a significant milestone in the company’s evolution as a leading cloud-security provider.
In recent years, Zscaler has intensified investment in cloud-native security, edge-computing protection, and fully integrated cybersecurity ecosystems, supporting global digital transformation trends. The company remains positioned as one of the market leaders in security as a service.
Additional Information
The Company Zscaler Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 39.99 Billions, having an equity of $ 1.98 Billion.
With a total of 3.153 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Software.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 2.83 Billions, which generated a loss in the amount of $ -41.04 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of -974.38, a P/BV ratio of 20.17 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker ZS.
