Zscaler Managed Services – Service Description
Overview
Zscaler Managed Services provides end-to-end support for organisations adopting the Zscaler platform, ensuring not only a successful deployment but also continuous optimisation, security maturity, and operational excellence.
While deployment lays the foundation, the true value of Zscaler is realised through ongoing management, proactive monitoring, and continuous improvement. This service is designed to help organisations maximise their investment by aligning the platform with evolving business and security needs.
Service Scope
1. Deployment & Onboarding
We deliver a structured and seamless deployment of Zscaler services, including:
- Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) implementation
- Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) deployment
- Policy design aligned with Zero Trust principles
- Integration with identity providers (IdP), endpoints, and network infrastructure
- Phased rollout strategy to minimise user disruption
2. Post-Deployment Operations (Core Value)
Our primary focus is ensuring long-term success after go-live. This includes:
Incident & Issue Management
- Proactive monitoring of Zscaler services and user experience
- Rapid triage and resolution of user-reported issues
- Root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring problems
- Coordination with Zscaler support when required
Change & Configuration Management
- Controlled implementation of policy changes
- Ongoing tuning of security policies to reduce false positives
- Safe rollout of new features and updates
- Configuration governance aligned with business requirements
Performance & User Experience Optimisation
- Continuous monitoring of traffic paths, latency, and access issues
- Optimisation of forwarding methods (PAC, tunnel, client connector)
- Improvements in application access performance (ZIA & ZPA)
3. Best Practice Alignment
We ensure your environment continuously aligns with Zscaler and industry best practices:
- Zero Trust architecture refinement
- Policy standardisation and simplification
- Logging and visibility optimisation
- Security posture reviews and recommendations
- Regular health checks and configuration audits
4. Continuous Value Realisation
To ensure you get the most from your investment, we provide:
Feature Adoption
- Guidance on leveraging new Zscaler capabilities
- Enablement of unused or underutilised features
- Roadmap alignment with your business goals
Use Case Expansion
- Introduction of advanced security use cases
- Data protection (DLP)
- Cloud application control (CASB)
- Threat intelligence enhancements
- Support for evolving business requirements (remote work, mergers, new apps)
Cost Optimization
- Log ingestion and retention tuning
- License utilisation reviews
- Recommendations to reduce unnecessary spend
5. Reporting & Insights
- Regular service reports (monthly/quarterly)
- Security posture insights and trends
- Incident summaries and resolution tracking
- Actionable recommendations for improvement
6. Governance & Advisory
- Dedicated service ownership and escalation path
- Strategic advisory sessions
- Alignment with compliance and regulatory requirements
- Support for internal audits and security reviews
Key Benefits
Maximize ROI
Ensure full utilisation of Zscaler capabilities beyond initial deployment.
Reduce Operational Burden
Free internal teams from day-to-day management and troubleshooting.
Improve Security Posture
Continuously evolve defences against modern threats.
Enhance User Experience
Minimise disruptions while maintaining strong security controls.
Stay Ahead of Change
Adapt quickly to new features, threats, and business needs.
Why This Matters
Many organisations invest in security platforms but fail to extract full value due to:
- Lack of ongoing expertise
- Poor policy tuning
- Unresolved user experience issues
- Underutilised features
Zscaler Managed Services addresses these gaps by focusing on what happens after deployment—where most organisations struggle.
Zscaler is not a “set-and-forget” platform. Its true strength lies in continuous adaptation and optimisation.
With Zscaler Managed Services, you gain a trusted partner that ensures:
- Issues are handled efficiently
- Best practices are consistently applied
- Your investment delivers measurable, ongoing value
This approach transforms Zscaler from a deployed solution into a continuously evolving security capability that supports and protects your business at every stage.