Date: 14th July- 19th July
Organized by:Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Department of Computer
Applications
A Faculty Development Program (FDP) was conducted on the topic "Zscaler Zero Trust Architecture" to provide
insights into modern cyber security frameworks essential for securing digital assets in academia and industry.
The session focused on understanding Zero Trust principles and how Zscaler, a leading cloud Security Company,
implements them through its cloud-native platform.
Objective:
To educate faculty members on the importance of adopting a Zero Trust security model and to explore Zscaler's
approach in ensuring secure, seamless access to applications and data across hybrid IT environments.
Key Topics Covered:
- Fudamentals of Cybersecurity (EDU-102)
- Zero Trust Certified Associate (ZTCA)
- Zscaler For Users - Essentials (EDU-200)
- Zscaler Digital Experience
- Case studies on real-world implementation
- Best practices for academic and institutional cybersecurity
Outcome:
Participants gained practical understanding of:
- How Zero Trust improves organizational security posture.
- The role of identity, context, and policy enforcement in Zscaler's model.
- Strategies to implement secure remote access for users and devices without relying on VPNs.
- Gained practical knowledge and certificates from eduskills.