HCLTech, a prominent global technology firm, and Zscaler™, a leader in cloud security, have announced the enhancement of their strategic alliance to deliver AI-driven network transformation and improved zero-trust security services to enterprises around the globe. As part of the expanded partnership, Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange™ platform has been integrated with HCLTech’s Cybersecurity Fusion Center (CSFC) platform. HCLTech’s AI capabilities, including SecOps and Responsible AI guardrails within HCLTech AI Force and AI Foundry, are central to this collaboration. The initiative aims to bolster enterprise resilience and achieve business objectives through a cloud-first, scalable security solution.
HCLTech’s Universal Managed Detection and Response (UMDR) services now work in conjunction with Zscaler Internet Access™ (ZIA™), Zscaler Private Access™ (ZPA™), and additional Zscaler components, delivering contextually rich threat detection, advanced analytics, and rapid response powered by AI and automation. Notable features of the joint offering include ROI-focused secure network transformation, comprehensive managed security services, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and zero-trust maturity assessments. Amit Jain, EVP and Global Head of Cybersecurity at HCLTech, stated, “Today’s enterprises require a solid foundation for digital trust and resilience. Our collaboration with Zscaler, now enhanced with joint AI-driven capabilities, empowers global businesses to modernize securely and with confidence.
With over twenty years of extensive cybersecurity experience, HCLTech is ideally positioned to provide value through AI-enhanced operations and outcome-oriented network security transformation services.” Mike Rich, CRO and President of Global Sales at Zscaler, remarked, “Zscaler’s zero-trust architecture and cloud-native approach are tailored for the requirements of today’s digital-first enterprises. Together with HCLTech, we are facilitating organizations in streamlining and expediting their secure digital transformation journeys—with cloud-delivered services that minimize complexity, enhance user experience, and bolster their overall cyber resilience.” The HCLTech Global Cyber Resilience Study indicates that global security leaders have identified the implementation of zero trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures as a key strategic priority for the near future.
The expanded partnership between HCLTech and Zscaler specifically addresses this need, enabling enterprises to transition away from outdated architectures and embrace a secure, intelligent, and agile security framework at scale.