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Top 10 Zscaler Alternatives in 2026
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Top 10 Zscaler Alternatives in 2026
What Is Zscaler? Zscaler is a cloud-delivered security platform that provides secure internet and private application access for users regardless of their location or device. It offers tools like secure web gateways (SWG), cloud firewall, zero trust network access (ZTNA), and cloud access security broker (CASB) capabilities.  Top Zscaler alternatives include device enforcement solutions like […]
Zscaler Pricing in 2026: Subscriptions, Bundles, AWS Marketplace Costs
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Zscaler Pricing in 2026: Subscriptions, Bundles, AWS Marketplace Costs
What Is Zscaler?  Zscaler pricing is subscription-based, typically structured per-user/per-period. Exact costs depend on user count, chosen features (like DLP, Firewall, Sandbox), contract length, and volume discounts. Expect annual costs from tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars for enterprises, with specific product add-ons (ZDX, Workload, Posture Control) adding to the total. The main pricing […]
Zscaler vs. VPN and Zscaler’s VPN Alternative (ZPA)
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Zscaler vs. VPN and Zscaler’s VPN Alternative (ZPA)
How Does Zscaler Compare to VPN?  Zscaler isn’t a traditional VPN, it is a cloud-native platform that replaces VPNs with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) for internal apps offers secure, app-specific access without network entry, while Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) secures internet traffic, brokering direct user-to-app connections. Zscaler reduces the attack […]
The 12 PCI DSS Requirements (v4.0): Compliance Checklist for 2026
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The 12 PCI DSS Requirements (v4.0): Compliance Checklist for 2026
What Is PCI DSS? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a global set of data security security requirements designed to ensure that all organizations handling payment card information maintain a secure environment. Compliance is  a contractual obligation enforced by the payment brands and acquiring banks.  The PCI DSS requirements are 12 […]
VDI vs. RDP: 5 Differences, Pros/Cons, and Alternative Approaches
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VDI vs. RDP: 5 Differences, Pros/Cons, and Alternative Approaches
VDI provides each user with a dedicated virtual machine, which offers greater security and customization but is more expensive and complex to manage, while RDP is a protocol that allows multiple users to connect to a shared server, making it more cost-effective and scalable, but with lower security and performance due to resource sharing. Virtual […]
Intune BYOD Solution Overview: Capabilities, Pros/Cons, and Pricing
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Intune BYOD Solution Overview: Capabilities, Pros/Cons, and Pricing
What Is Microsoft Intune?  Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that focuses on mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM). It enables organizations to control how their devices are used, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Intune provides administrators with tools to enforce security policies, ensure compliance with corporate standards, and manage applications across […]
Types of HIPAA Violations, Examples, and 7 Ways to Prevent Them
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Types of HIPAA Violations, Examples, and 7 Ways to Prevent Them
What Is a HIPAA Violation?  HIPAA violations are failures to protect sensitive patient health information (PHI), involving unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, lack of safeguards, or improper disposal, leading to significant financial fines (from hundreds to millions of dollars) and even criminal charges (fines, imprisonment) for severe cases. Types of violations and examples: This is […]
HIPAA Privacy Rule: Key Components and 6 Ways to Ensure Compliance
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HIPAA Privacy Rule: Key Components and 6 Ways to Ensure Compliance
What Is the HIPAA Privacy Rule?  The HIPAA Privacy Rule sets national standards to protect patients’ medical records and other personal health information (PHI) by limiting its use/disclosure and giving individuals rights to access, correct, and control their data. It applies to HIPAA Covered Entities including healthcare providers, clearinghouses, and business associates. Core components: This […]
SOC 2 Report: What Is Included and 7 Ways to Ensure Readiness 
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SOC 2 Report: What Is Included and 7 Ways to Ensure Readiness 
What Is a SOC 2 Report? SOC 2 is a framework created by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which validates internal controls, allowing companies to assure partners and customers their systems are secure and reliable. A SOC 2 report is an independent audit report assessing a service organization’s controls over customer data, […]