The 2026 Gartner Critical Capabilities for SASE Platforms report goes beyond the Magic Quadrant, scoring vendors on the capabilities that drive real-world outcomes.
Zscaler received the highest score in the "Coffee Shop" Networking Use Case for its Zero Trust SASE Platform. To us, this validates the strengths of our cafe-like branch architecture, built for how enterprises actually work today.
- Highest score in "Coffee Shop" Networking — In our opinion, validating best-in-class secure access for distributed and hybrid workforces
- Recognized across all five use cases — including Zero-Trust SASE, Foundational SASE, and Branch/Edge networking scenarios
- How Gartner evaluates SASE vendors — and what the scores mean for your security and network modernization strategy
Download the 2026 Gartner Critical Capabilities for SASE Platforms report today — complimentary, courtesy of Zscaler.
Zscaler is recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms, based on its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Explore and download the report today!
Report attribution –
Gartner, Critical Capabilities for SASE Platforms, By Jonathan Forest, Andrew Lerner et al., 29 July 2026.
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms, By Jonathan Forest, Andrew Lerner et al., 28 July 2026.
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