Zscaler | NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Zscaler

Zscaler Internet Access Badge and Zscaler Private Access Badge

Zscaler, a high-growth technology company focused on bringing cloud computing to internet security, provides students with the opportunity to experience and learn how their solutions provide a safe and productive internet experience for all of their users, from any device and from any location around the world.

Zscaler

Zscaler wants to revolutionize the world of internet security, and students and alumni have access to learn how through their self-paced, interactive, online training for their Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) solution and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solution.

For more information about Zscaler, please visit www.zscaler.com.

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Students and alumni can register by using their NYU email address. Registration is only necessary one-time to access the online training required for both badges.

 

The Zscaler Internet Access badge will give users a deep dive into the Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) solution. The training will cover all aspects of the ZIA solution from Architecture, Authentication and Traffic Forwarding, Security Policies, Data Protection, Dashboards and Reporting, and Troubleshooting.

Upon completion of the ZIA training, badge earners will be able to:

  • Explain what Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) does and how it can protect users.
  • Implement Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) by selecting the best Traffic Forwarding, Authentication, and Policy for a given organization.
  • Manage a Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) deployment.
  • Create reports on Internet threats and user activity.
  • Troubleshoot a user’s ZIA connection.

To earn this badge:

  1. Complete Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) - Administrator
  2. Complete Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) - Professional

Along with the Zscaler Internet Access badge, learners will earn Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) - Administrator Certification.Learn more about the certification.

Approximate time to earn Internet Access Badge: 20-25 hours

Recommend Prerequisite Experience: Basic understanding of IP Networking, Firewalls, and Web Proxy technologies.

The Zscaler Private Access badge will give users a deep dive into the Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solution. The training will cover all aspects of the ZPA solution from Architecture, Basic Administration, Connector Deployment, Zscaler App, Application Segmentation, Browser Access, and Troubleshooting.

Upon completion of the ZPA training, badge earners will be able to:

  • Explain what Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) does and how it can securely connect users to applications.
  • Explain the 4 use cases for Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
    • Secure Application Access for Remote Employees
    • Accelerate and Simplify M&A IT Integration
    • Direct Access to Multi-Clouds
    • Secure Access to Industrial Systems
  • Implement Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) by selecting the best Connector Deployment, Authentication, and Application Policies for a given organization.
  • Manage a Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) deployment
  • Create reports on Application usage, performance, and user activity
  • Troubleshoot a user’s ZPA connection.

To earn this badge:

  1. Complete Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) - Administrator
  2. Complete Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) - Professional

Along with the Zscaler Private Access badge, learners will earn the Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) - Administrator certification. Learn more about the certification.

Approximate time to earn Internet Access Badge: 20-25 hours

Recommend Prerequisite Experience: Basic understanding of IP Networking, and VPN technologies.