Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv) vs. Zscaler Internet Access

Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance is a virtualized network security solution based on the market-leading Cisco ASA 5500-X Series firewalls.

Zscaler Internet Access™ (ZIA) is the world’s leading cloud-native secure access solution that protects users, devices, and data by securing all internet traffic, regardless of location. Leveraging cloud native, AI-powered cyberthreat protection and zero trust access to the internet and SaaS apps, ZIA ensures fast, direct, and secure connections to the internet and SaaS applications, eliminating the need for traditional on-premises security hardware. With ZIA, you can optimize internet security and user experience while aligning with Zero Trust principles through Zscaler Internet Access.