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The Government of the District of Columbia Consolidates Security on the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange

Zscaler replaces legacy VPN appliances to streamline security architecture, bolsters real-time risk awareness, and protects 15,000 users

The Government of the District of Columbia snapshot

Oversees and manages all critical services for residents of the District of Columbia

Industry:Federal and Government

HQ:Washington, D.C., USA

Size:15,000+ employees

15k

government employees secured

~3B

transactions processed per month

200k+

security threats blocked per month

challenges

An outdated security infrastructure could not support remote working and contributed to operational inefficiencies

Traditional VPN appliances extended the corporate network to end user devices, putting sensitive data at risk of compromise

Legacy security point products limited visibility around threats, making risk assessment and mitigation more challenging

phased journey

  1. Provided secure, direct connectivity to the internet and SaaS applications, enabling work-from-anywhere flexibility
  2. Replaced legacy VPNs with microsegmented zero trust access to enforce consistent security policies for private resources
  3. Leveraged AI-powered data and insights to bolster risk awareness and mitigate potential threats in real time, at scale

results

Zero trust architecture enhances security posture—processes ~3B transactions and blocks 200k+ threats monthly

Improves the remote user experience for 15,000 users, and seamlessly integrates with existing identity solutions

Enables a more comprehensive focus on risk management, driven by better insights into risk factors and security posture

Suneel Cherukuri

Suneel Cherukuri

CISO, D.C. Government
The partnership with Zscaler has been invaluable for us. We deployed the platform at record speeds, onboarded users more effectively and enhanced the user experience.