- Zscaler (ZS, Financial) introduces AI-powered security features to enhance data protection and combat cyberattacks.
- The platform processes over 500 trillion security signals daily, providing extensive telemetry for AI engines.
- Innovations include data security classification, generative AI protections, AI-powered segmentation, and Network Intelligence.
On June 3, 2025, Zscaler Inc. (ZS), a leader in cloud security, announced a suite of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) security capabilities at Zenith Live Las Vegas. These new innovations aim to bolster data protection and stop cyberattacks, helping businesses adopt AI technologies securely while maintaining regulatory compliance and safeguarding proprietary information.
Zscaler's platform, which processes an impressive 500 trillion security signals each day, benefits from this vast telemetry to power its AI engines. This scale allows for highly accurate threat detection and effective automated security, offering a substantial edge over competitors in the cybersecurity landscape.
Key developments include the AI-powered data security classification that encompasses over 200 categories, enabling the identification of sensitive content beyond traditional methods. This feature allows organizations to conduct detailed data security assessments swiftly. Additionally, enhanced generative AI protections with expanded prompt visibility provide crucial safeguards for applications like Microsoft CoPilot, enabling policy compliance and data protection.
The introduction of AI-powered segmentation simplifies an otherwise labor-intensive task by automating app management and user-to-application segmentation workflows. This capability accelerates the implementation of zero-trust architectures, improving security posture across organizations.
Zscaler's new Network Intelligence, powered by AI, allows for proactive monitoring and optimization of ISP performance. By benchmarking and visualizing internet and ISP performance, organizations can detect and rectify issues promptly, ensuring improved reliability and potential cost savings through effective ISP negotiations.
Adam Geller, Zscaler’s Chief Product Officer, emphasized the importance of these advancements in addressing the complex challenges of today’s digital landscape. He stated, "With industry-first capabilities like AI-driven threat detection and automated segmentation, we empower organizations to adopt and scale AI responsibly and securely."
