Zscaler for Workloads

Network Engineers, Security Engineers

Certification Summary

This course will introduce you to workload basics and the Zscaler for Workloads suite. You’ll learn how to establish zero trust environments starting with configuring secure cloud workload communications, and how to use tools to identify and eliminate cloud risks.

You’ll also get hands-on experience deploying and securing workloads in the cloud with the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange (ZTE).

Learning Outcomes

Our Zscaler for Workloads course will teach you how to:

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Illustrate how to to secure cloud environments, streamline network security, and minimize the attack surface with Zscaler
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Describe the benefits of securing workload-to-internet and workload-to-workload traffic with Zscaler Cloud Connector (ZCC) and ZTE
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Identify key attributes of ZCC, its significance in securing cloud environments, and how it contributes to strong cloud security outcomes
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Understand synthetic addressing in Zscaler Private Access and its role in secure connectivity
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Assess DNS management methods for effective traffic routing through ZCC and ZTE
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Distinguish between ZCC deployment models, analyze their benefits and challenges, and evaluate network optimization techniques for diverse cloud scenarios

Course Outline

Overview

  • Legacy Network Security Architecture
  • Challenges Using the Legacy Approach
  • The Solution: Zscaler for Workloads
  • How to Connect to the Cloud Workload
  • Real-World Use Cases in a Cloud Connector Environment

Architecture Overview

  • Appliance Overview
  • Connectivity Overview
  • High-Availability Overview

Topologies

  • AWS Co-Located (Direct-to-Internet)
  • Azure Co-Located (Direct-to-Internet)
  • AWS Hub-and-Spoke (TGW)
  • AWS Hub-and-Spoke (Distributed GWLBe)
  • Azure Hub-and-Spoke (VNet Peering)
  • Azure Hub-and-Spoke (vWAN)

Workloads Zscaler Private Access

  • Zscaler Private Access Architecture
  • Managing Cloud DNS
  • High-Level Traffic Flow

Hands-on Lab Details

Prerequisites

Zscaler for Workloads (EDU-240) self paced e-learning course

Proficiency

Intermediate

Description

Practice what you learned in training using our remote lab. Develop hands-on skills and knowledge of how zero trust secures cloud workloads. Zscaler on AWS ensures secure connections, minimizes attacks, and enforces true zero trust, unlike traditional firewalls.

Duration

4 hours

Type

Self-paced hands-on lab

Completion criteria

Complete all hands-on labs

Available language(s)

English

Price per seat

US$600 (2 credits)

Certificate Exam Details

Prerequisites

Zscaler for Workloads hands-on labs

Duration

80 minutes

Test format

45 multiple-choice questions

Available language(s)

English

Price per attempt

US$300 (1 credit)

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