Cloud Security Connector for Zscaler (ZIA) vs. Expel

The Cloud Security Connector (CSC for Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA is an EC2 instance designed to seamlessly integrate internal AWS resources with Zscaler's cloud security platform. By automating the configuration of GRE tunnels and selecting optimal ZEN nodes, the CSC simplifies the deployment process, ensuring secure and efficient internet access for organizations. This solution offers high availability, supports up to 3 Gbps throughput, and provides comprehensive visibility into all internet traffic, enhancing both security and operational efficiency.

Expel is the leading managed detection and response (MDR) provider trusted by some of the world’s most recognizable brands to expel their adversaries, minimize risk, and build security resilience. Expel’s 24x7x365 coverage spans the widest breadth of attack surfaces, including cloud, with 100% transparency. We combine world-class security practitioners and our AI-driven platform, Expel Workbench™, to ingest billions of events monthly and still achieve a 21-minute critical alert MTTR.