What aspect of content does Zscaler's TLS Inspection analyze for threat detection?

TLS Inspection by Zscaler is designed to enhance security by inspecting encrypted traffic for potential threats. The primary focus of this technology is the payload of the traffic, which refers to the actual data being transmitted within the encrypted connection.

By analyzing the payload, Zscaler can identify malicious content, such as malware, phishing attempts, or other threats that may be hiding within encrypted communications. This capability is crucial because a significant portion of web traffic is now encrypted, making it difficult for conventional security measures to detect threats without decrypting and analyzing the content.

In contrast, other aspects such as the volume of traffic, user engagement levels, and geographic distribution of users do not directly relate to the specific threats found within the payload. While these factors may provide valuable information about network usage or patterns, they do not address the primary function of threat detection through content analysis that TLS Inspection is intended to perform. Therefore, the focus on analyzing the payload is what makes this aspect of Zscaler's TLS Inspection vital for effective threat detection.