HCLTech and Zscaler have expanded their strategic partnership to deliver AI-powered network transformation and enhanced zero-trust security. Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange™ platform is integrated with HCLTech’s Cybersecurity Fusion Center (CSFC). This collaboration enhances enterprise resilience and achieves business outcomes with a cloud-first, scalable security solution. The partnership leverages HCLTech’s AI capabilities, including SecOps and Responsible AI guardrails within HCLTech AI Force and AI Foundry.
AI-Powered Security Transformation
HCLTech and Zscaler™ have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to provide Al-powered network transformation and enhanced zero-trust security services to enterprises worldwide. The announcement was made on October 16, 2025.
Zero Trust Integration
Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange™ platform is now integrated with HCLTech’s Cybersecurity Fusion Center (CSFC) platform. This integration leverages HCLTech’s Al capabilities, including SecOps and Responsible Al guardrails within HCLTech Al Force and Al Foundry. The goal is to enhance enterprise resilience and achieve business outcomes with a cloud-first, scalable security solution.
Service Integration
HCLTech’s Universal Managed Detection and Response (UMDR) services now integrate with Zscaler Internet Access TM (ZIATM), Zscaler Private Access™ (ZPA™) and other Zscaler components. This integration provides context-rich threat detection, advanced analytics, and faster response powered by Al and automation. The joint offering includes ROI-driven secure network transformation, end-to-end managed security services, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and zero-trust maturity assessments.
Executive Perspectives
Amit Jain, EVP and Global Head of Cybersecurity at HCLTech, stated, “Today’s enterprises need a robust foundation for digital trust and resilience. Our partnership with Zscaler, now enhanced with joint Al-driven capabilities, enables global businesses to modernize securely and confidently.”
Mike Rich, CRO and President Global Sales, Zscaler, added, “Zscaler’s zero-trust architecture and cloud-native approach are designed for the needs of today’s digital-first enterprises. Together with HCLTech, we are enabling organizations to simplify and accelerate their secure digital transformation journeys.”
Cyber Resilience
According to the HCLTech Global Cyber Resilience Study, implementing zero trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures are top strategic priorities. The expanded HCLTech and Zscaler partnership empowers enterprises to move beyond legacy architectures and adopt a secure, intelligent, and agile security framework.
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