HCLTech, a global technology leader, and Zscaler, a pioneer in cloud security, have announced the expansion of their strategic collaboration to provide enterprises worldwide with AI-driven network transformation and enhanced zero-trust security solutions.
As part of this expanded partnership, Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange™ platform is now integrated with HCLTech’s Cybersecurity Fusion Center (CSFC). HCLTech’s AI capabilities—including SecOps, Responsible AI guardrails, and frameworks within AI Force and AI Foundry—play a central role in this collaboration. The joint effort aims to strengthen enterprise resilience and deliver measurable business outcomes through scalable, cloud-first security solutions.
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HCLTech’s Universal Managed Detection and Response (UMDR) services are now aligned with Zscaler Internet Access™ (ZIA™), Zscaler Private Access™ (ZPA™), and other Zscaler offerings. This integration provides advanced, context-aware threat detection, AI-powered analytics, and faster response times through automation. Key benefits of the joint offering include ROI-driven network modernization, end-to-end managed security services, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) adoption, and zero-trust maturity assessments.
“Enterprises today require a strong foundation of digital trust and resilience,” said Amit Jain, EVP and Global Head of Cybersecurity at HCLTech. “Our expanded partnership with Zscaler, enriched with AI-driven capabilities, allows organizations to modernize securely and confidently. Leveraging over two decades of cybersecurity expertise, HCLTech is uniquely positioned to deliver tangible value through AI-enhanced operations and outcome-focused network security transformation.”
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Mike Rich, CRO and President of Global Sales at Zscaler, added, “Zscaler’s cloud-native, zero-trust approach is tailored for today’s digital-first enterprises. Partnering with HCLTech enables organizations to accelerate and simplify their secure digital transformation with cloud-delivered solutions that reduce complexity, improve user experience, and strengthen overall cyber resilience.”
The expansion of this partnership aligns with findings from the HCLTech Global Cyber Resilience Study, which highlights zero trust and SASE architectures as top near-term priorities for security leaders. By combining HCLTech’s AI-driven security operations with Zscaler’s cloud-native solutions, enterprises are empowered to move beyond legacy systems and adopt a secure, intelligent, and agile cybersecurity framework at scale.
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