Zscaler – Zero Trust Network Access

Module 1: Zero Trust and Zscaler Platform Overview

• Zero Trust security model: principles and architecture
• Zscaler platform: ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX product overview
• Zscaler cloud architecture: enforcement nodes, data centres, and tenants
• Navigating the Zscaler Admin Portal for ZIA and ZPA

Module 2: Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) – Web Security

• ZIA traffic forwarding: GRE tunnels, IPSec, and PAC files
• Zscaler Client Connector deployment for endpoint traffic forwarding
• URL Filtering: category configuration, allow/block policies, and custom categories
• Cloud Application Control: sanctioned and unsanctioned app management

Module 3: ZIA – Threat Prevention

• Advanced Threat Protection: malware, phishing, and C2 detection
• Sandboxing with Zscaler Cloud Sandbox for zero-day file analysis
• SSL/TLS inspection: certificate pinning and bypass configuration
• DNS Security: DNS filtering and DNS tunnelling detection

Module 4: ZIA – Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

• DLP policy creation: sensitive data classification and pattern matching
• DLP engines: predefined and custom content inspection rules
• Inline DLP for web uploads, email, and cloud storage
• DLP incident management and forensic review

Module 5: Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) – Zero Trust Network Access

• ZPA architecture: App Connectors, Cloud Broker, and Client Connector
• Application segment configuration: defining private app access
• Access policy design: user, group, and posture-based policies
• Replacing VPN with ZPA: migration approach and user experience

Module 6: ZPA – Advanced Features

• Privileged Remote Access for OT/IoT and third-party vendor access
• Browser Access for agentless application connectivity
• ZPA posture checks: device compliance enforcement
• Microtunnels and user-to-app segmentation architecture

Module 7: Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)

• ZDX architecture: endpoint telemetry and cloud probing
• Application performance monitoring: web app and SaaS performance
• Root cause analysis: network path tracing and device health
• ZDX dashboards for IT helpdesk and network operations teams

Module 8: Capstone Project and Assessment

• ZIA deployment: traffic forwarding and web security policy setup
• ZPA application segment and access policy configuration exercise
• ZDX monitoring dashboard and performance analysis project
• Final assessment and course certification

Experience in the Industry Learn from Zscaler-certified architects who have designed and deployed zero trust security transformations for enterprises replacing legacy VPN and on-premise proxy infrastructure with Zscaler cloud-native security services.

Backgrounds at the Top Our Zscaler trainers have delivered ZIA and ZPA deployments at global enterprises, financial institutions, and technology companies where Zscaler is the strategic platform for secure cloud and internet access.

Clear & Effective Teaching Zscaler ZIA web security, threat prevention, DLP, ZPA zero trust network access, ZDX digital experience monitoring, and zero trust architecture principles are explained clearly with real-world deployment scenarios.

Hands-On Learning Focus Students configure ZIA traffic forwarding, web security policies, DLP rules, ZPA application segments, and access policies through comprehensive hands-on lab exercises on a Zscaler tenant.

Up-to-Date Knowledge Trainers stay current with the latest Zscaler platform releases, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange updates, AI-powered security capabilities, and evolving SASE and zero trust architecture standards.