HDFC selects Zscaler for web security

Zscaler, a US-based provider of cloud-delivered, multi-tenant security as a service solutions, has said that Housing Development Finance Corporation, a home mortgage company in India, is adopting its service to secure web traffic for corporate headquarters, branch locations and mobile workers worldwide.

Before selecting Zscaler, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) had earlier deployed appliance-based solutions at its internet gateway. Zscaler has said that its service is advanced functionality and consolidated reporting across all locations at a better return on investment.

Zscaler service also covers mobile users and offices connected via internet VPN with no additional hardware or software.

Arivazhagan, senior general manager of IT at HDFC, said: "Zscaler enables HDFC to protect its IT infrastructure against newer and dangerous threats arising from botnets, Web 2.0 applications and malicious active content, in addition to traditional anti-virus. Advanced security technology, mobile user protection, and the ease of administration by not having to deploy and manage appliances were among the most compelling reasons we selected Zscaler."

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