In what way does Zscaler's approach help prevent lateral movement during an attack?

Zscaler's approach helps prevent lateral movement during an attack primarily through the enforcement of a layered defense strategy. This strategy involves multiple security measures and controls that are interlinked to create a more robust security posture. By segmenting traffic, deploying inline security checks, and implementing strict access controls, Zscaler effectively restricts unauthorized lateral movement within the network.

This means that if a threat actor manages to breach one part of the network, they cannot easily traverse to other systems or applications. The layered defenses work together to monitor, detect, and isolate potential threats, thereby preventing them from spreading across the environment.

In contrast, increasing employee productivity, providing access to all system resources, or minimizing user interactions do not inherently address the issue of lateral movement during attacks. While productivity and usability are important, they should not compromise the security measures necessary to contain and mitigate threats effectively.