Higher Education, Empowered by Zscaler

Last Updated: March 1, 2025

Introduction

As colleges and universities face growing cyber threats and strict compliance mandates, relying on legacy security models is no longer sustainable. Secure access service edge (SASE) integrates key security technologies—including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)—into a cloud native framework to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with HECVAT standards.

How Zscaler Strengthens Security and Ensures Compliance

  1. Achieve HECVAT Compliance:
    • Centralized access control, device monitoring, and data protection ensure vendors meet HECVAT security and privacy benchmarks.
    • Built-in DLP and CASB minimize data breaches and enable real-time compliance monitoring and audit readiness.
  2. Enforce Zero Trust Security:
    • Continuous verification of users, devices, and applications prevents unauthorized access and insider threats.
    • Granular access controls limit data exposure and reduce the impact of potential attacks.
  3. Protect Cloud Applications and Sensitive Data:
    • CASB monitors cloud service access and mitigates risks like shadow IT and data leakage.
    • DLP prevents sensitive data from being exposed, while SWG filters web traffic to block phishing and ransomware threats.
  4. Proactive Threat Defense:
    • AI-driven threat detection, real-time monitoring, and anomaly detection safeguard financial data and intellectual property from ransomware and malware.

Why SASE Is Essential for CIOs, CISOs, and IT Security Leaders

  • HECVAT compliance: Built-in controls align with data privacy and vendor risk requirements.
  • Reduced complexity: Centralized security management across on-campus and remote networks.
  • Zero trust alignment: Granular access controls and continuous identity verification safeguard sensitive resources.

Take Action Today

Secure your digital campus, protect sensitive data, and simplify compliance with SASE. Contact our experts to explore tailored solutions for your institution’s security and compliance needs.