EY announces alliance with Zscaler to help secure and simplify digital transformations through cloud-delivered services

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EY and Zscaler have announced a strategic alliance aimed at addressing network architecture challenges through secured cloud-delivered services. The partnership combines EY's consulting expertise with Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange™ platform to help organizations strengthen their security posture and build resilient infrastructure against cyberattacks.

The alliance focuses on supporting companies in their digital transformation journey towards a mobile and cloud-first world, offering solutions for secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network. Key benefits include improved visibility and control in the cloud, distributed architecture for centralized management, and simplified administration with reduced IT costs.

Positive

• Strategic partnership with major consulting firm EY expands Zscaler's market reach
• Potential for increased enterprise client acquisition through EY's consulting network
• Enhancement of service offering by combining EY's consulting expertise with Zscaler's security solutions

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• None.

• Alliance will help bring visibility and control in the cloud across users, data and applications
• Distributes architecture to support centralized management
• Help simplify administration with less complexity and fewer IT costs

LONDON, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The EY organization today announces a strategic alliance between Zscaler, Inc., a leader in cloud security, and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) (Alliance). The Alliance aims to help address network architecture challenges with secured and simplified cloud-delivered services.

Through the Alliance, EY US leverages Zscaler's services to help strengthen the security posture of institutions and build a more resilient infrastructure against cyberattacks. With more organizations choosing to go mobile and digital, this strategic partnership is designed to help clients extend their network and security capabilities, creating fast and secure connections between users and applications, independent of device, location or network.

By combining EY teams' consulting experience with Zscaler's flagship cloud security solution, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, the Alliance aims to help support the development of a modern workplace by helping safely and securely navigate digital transformation journeys toward a mobile and cloud-first world. 

Dan Mellen, EY–Zscaler Alliance Leader, Ernst & Young LLP, says:

"EY teams are looking forward to scaling the great work Zscaler and EY US have done to help organizations move with greater confidence in their digital, artificial intelligence and cyber transformation journeys. The Alliance envisages to help clients achieve this by magnifying the impact of Zscaler's security platform supported by unique delivery and operations accelerators. With these innovations, the Alliance aims to help address the modern world's need for simplified architecture, greater security as well as an improved user experience – all while driving value in the most important areas for the business." 

Anthony Torsiello, Zscaler SVP of Partners and Alliances, says:

"Zscaler is thrilled to form this strategic alliance with EY US to further help empower organizations in their digital transformation journeys. By combining EY teams' consulting experience with Zscaler's leading cloud security solutions, we are supporting organizations to enhance their security, simplify IT operations and achieve new levels of efficiency and agility in the cloud."

For more information, visit ey.com/alliances.

About EY

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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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This news release has been issued by EYGM Limited, a member of the global EY organization that also does not provide any services to clients.

About Zscaler

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across more than 150 data centers globally, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange™ is the world's largest in-line cloud security platform.

Zscaler™ and the other trademarks listed at https://www.zscaler.com/legal/trademarks are either (i) registered trademarks or service marks or (ii) trademarks or service marks of Zscaler, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Any other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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SOURCE EYGS LLP

FAQ

What are the main benefits of the EY-Zscaler (ZS) alliance announced in February 2024?

The alliance offers improved cloud visibility and control, distributed architecture for centralized management, simplified administration, and reduced IT costs, while providing secure connections between users and applications regardless of device or location.

How will the Zscaler (ZS) and EY alliance affect enterprise security solutions?

The alliance combines EY's consulting experience with Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange platform to strengthen organizations' security posture and build more resilient infrastructure against cyberattacks.

What technology is Zscaler (ZS) providing in the EY partnership?

Zscaler is providing its flagship cloud security solution, the Zero Trust Exchange platform, which enables secure connections between users and applications, independent of device, location, or network.

How does the EY alliance support Zscaler's (ZS) market expansion?

The alliance allows Zscaler to leverage EY's consulting experience and client network to expand its market reach and help more organizations with their digital transformation journeys.